BONES AND MUSCLES

Bones- make up the framework of our

bodies. We call this framework the
skeleton.
Bones are living, growing and changing
parts of our bodies
Skeleton- provide support in the body.
It also helps to protect the internal organs.
What do the bones do?
-The bones of the skeleton give us our shape and our
posture. Without our spine (backbone) and leg bones we
would be unable to stand erect.
Interesting facts about bones
We are born with 300 bones and end up to 206 when we
grow up.
If you look at a new baby you can see that there is a soft
spot - called the fontanelle - on the top of her or his
head, which is a space between some of the skull bones.
The femur (thigh-bone) is the longest
bone in our body.
Stapes (found in the ear) the smallest
bone in our body.
Our teeth is a part of our bones too.
Our hands has the most bones in our
body.It has 27 bones.
Hyoid is the only bone not connected to another
bone in the body. is a horseshoe shaped bone, It
works with the voice box and the tongue to help
produce speech. V-shaped bone located at the base
of the tongue.
The Toe Bones are the most fragile in our body.
Osteoporosis is the most common bone disease.
Bones stop growing in length during puberty.
Bones are made up of calcium, phosphorus, sodium,
and other minerals, as well as the protein collagen.
1. Spine- it has 26 bones which are like circles
with wings on the sides and back. They are
called the vertebrae.
2.Ribs- make a protective cage around your
lungs, liver and heart. There are usually 12
pairs of ribs, each pair attached to the spine
at the back. Each rib is attached to the ribs
above and below it by muscles and ligaments.
3.Skull- helps protect the brain.
4.Ball and Socket Joints-protects the
eyes.
5. Backbones- protects the spinal
cord.
6.Pelvic bones- supports out body
when we sit.
Joints- the point where two bones meet and
connect.

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