The Big Story on Bones

1. The outside part of the bone is called?
2. The middle part of the bone is called? 
3. The spongy part of the bone is called?

The Skeletal System

1. What are the two purposes (reasons) we have bones?
2. Where are blood cells produced?
3. How many bones does an adult have?

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Skeleton Shakedown

1. Help put the skeleton back together on this site! (Key in the word BONES when you finish :-)

Welcome to Muscles!

1. What are the three types of muscles we have in our body?
2. What two things do muscles need in order to work properly?
3. What is the strongest muscle in our body?

Your Multi-talented Muscles

1. How many muscles do we have in our body?
2. Our heart is an example of what type of muscle?
3. Name two major muscles in our body?

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How Bones Grow

1. How many bones are in our spine?

2. What are the five types of vertebrae in our spine?
3. Some of baby's bones are made of special material called .

Your Ribs and Skull

1. How many ribs do we have?
2. What is the smallest bone in our body?
   Where is it located?

Your Hands and Legs

1. What are the three bones that make up a leg?
2. The ulna, radius, and humerus make up what bone?
3. How many bones are in the human hand?

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Your Joints

1. To attach two bones together, what is needed?
2. What long strap holds bones together?
3. What is needed to connect muscles and bones together?

Taking Care of Your Bones

1. How do we keep our bones healthy?

While exploring this sampler on Bones and Muscles, we hope you've had fun, learned, and most importantly connected with some part of this topic.