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Animal Skeleton Bones
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Animal Skeleton Bones
🦴 Part 1: Identifying Bones and Their Functions
1. Which bone protects the brain?
Ribs
Skull
Spine
Pelvis
2. What is the main function of the ribs?
To help animals walk
To protect the heart and lungs
To support the head
To help animals think
3. Which bones help animals move and walk? (Check all that apply)
Femur (thigh bone)
Humerus (arm bone)
Skull
Limb bones
4. The spine (vertebrae) helps to:
Support the body upright
Protect the brain
Help with breathing
Store food
✏️ Part 2: Bone Functions and Movement
5. Fill in the blanks:
The __________ protects the brain, while the __________ protect the heart and lungs. The __________ supports the body upright.
6. Name one function of the pelvis bone:
7. Explain how bones help animals move:
8. Why do animals need a skeleton? Write two reasons:
Reason 1: _________________________________________________
Reason 2: _________________________________________________
🎨 Part 3: Apply Your Knowledge
9. Draw and label three major bones in the box below. Write one function for each bone.
10. Match each bone to its main function by drawing lines:
Skull
Ribs
Spine
Femur
Supports body upright
Protects brain
Helps with walking/movement
Protects heart and lungs
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