Download The Skeletal System

Directions: Read each statement below and write out TRUE or FALSE is the
space provided.
If the statement is FALSE – correct it! (1 points each)
1. FALSE – medial
The sternum bone is lateral to the humerus bone.
2.FALSE – superior
The fermur bone inferior to the Achilles tendon.
3.TRUE
The ulnar bone is proximal to the carpal bones.
4. FALSE – superior
The scapula bones are inferior to the pelvis bone.
Directions: Read and annotate ON YOUR OWN. Use your prior
knowledge to identify which statement is True or False.
Write TRUE or FALSE in the blanks provided.
Prior knowledge – I already know that bones support
the human body.
Directions: Watch the video below. Answer question 1 on your
whiteboards!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coZRUh_O2S8
1.What
do you THINK (opinion) happens
to the bones of astronauts when they
travel in space. Support your claim.
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Directions: Turn to the next blank
page in your notebook…
GLUE THIS PICTUE IN!
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Functions of the
Skeletal System
Bone Structure
(general)
Bone Development
Two Major divisions
1. Axial Skeleton
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2.
(protects brain, spinal cord, internal organs)
Appendicular Skeleton
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(used for locomotion/movement)
1.
2.
3.
4.
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6.
Support
Shape
Protection
Storage
Creation
Movement
1.
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The shape of your bones
determine the shape of
your FACE.
Something interesting…
humans with more
symmetrically aligned
faces are found to be more
attractive. Why?
“you’ve got great bones!”
Some bones protect
important organs such
as your brain, eyes
and spinal cord.
 True/False?
You have bones in your
inner ears
1.
1.
All bones store
minerals such as
calcium and some
bones store fat.
1.
2.
YES! Your bones
contain blood cell
factories!
Your bones produce
red blood cells,
white blood cells
and platelets in the
bone marrow.
1.
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Bones help your
body to move by
providing an
attachment for
muscles.
What type of
muscle tissue is
attached to
bones?
Your body is organized into two major divisions
and
.
Your body’s skeletal system holds you up against
the force of
.
Two functions of bones are to store
such as calcium and produce red blood cells in
the
.
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Directions: With a PARTNER…
Read the following TRUE FALSE
before the video!