Lesson Worksheet: The Human Skeleton Science
In this worksheet, we will practice recognizing the parts of the human skeleton and their functions and identifying that not all animals have skeletons.
Q1:
Pick one way to keep our bones strong and healthy.
- AEat lots of foods containing calcium.
- BEat lots of foods containing vitamin C.
- CEat lots of foods containing sugar.
Q2:
The skeleton has three main functions (jobs). It gives our bodies shape and protects our organs. Which of these is the third function of the skeleton?
- AIt helps us move.
- BIt helps us run fast.
- CIt maintains our body temperature.
Q3:
What attaches our muscles to our bones?
- ATendons
- BSkin
- CJoints
Q4:
What is the longest bone in the human body?
- AThe tibia
- BThe radius
- CThe humerus
- DThe femur
Q5:
What joint is shown in the X-ray?
- AShoulder
- BElbow
- CWrist
- DKnee
Q6:
This is a human skeleton.
What bone(s) does the label show?
- ARibs
- BFemur
- CHips
- DKnee
What organ(s) do these bones protect?
- AThe lungs
- BThe kidneys
- CThe brain
- DThe heart
Q7:
Select the correct bone to complete the label.
Which bone does the label show?
- AThe ribs
- BThe hips
- CThe skull
- DThe shoulders
Which organ does this bone protect?
- AThe lungs
- BThe brain
- CThe heart
- DThe liver
Q8:
This is a human skeleton.
What is the name of the bone that completes the label?
- AFibula
- BFemur
- CKnee
- DTibia
This bone helps support our body weight. It has another important job. What is it?
- AIt helps us balance.
- BIt helps us stand and walk.
- CIt helps us turn our head.
- DIt helps us write.
Q9:
Which joint is shown in the X-ray?
- AThe wrist
- BThe shoulder
- CThe hip
- DThe knee
Q10:
The diagram shows the different types of joints we have in our bodies. Which type of joint is the shoulder?
- AHinged
- BBall and socket
- CImmovable
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