Skeletal System

2. Column "Made of 33 small bones, this 'backbone' protects your spinal cord."
4. "The name for any place where two bones meet."
5. "The smaller of the two bones in your lower leg, next to the shin bone."
8. "This bone acts like armor to protect your brain."
9. "This bone connects your arm to your body, between your shoulder and neck. It's listed on your worksheet!"
13. "The large, upper part of your hip bone, from your worksheet."
14. "This joint allows bones to slide over one another, like in your wrist."
16. "The larger of the two bones in your lower leg. It's your 'shin bone.'"
17. "The five long bones in the middle of your foot, giving it an arch."
18. "These bones form a 'cage' to protect your heart and lungs."
19. "The longest, strongest, and heaviest bone in your entire body. It's your thigh bone."
21. "The five bones that are in the palm of your hand."
23. "The flat, dagger-shaped bone in the center of your chest that anchors your ribs."
24. "This joint only allows for rotation or twisting, like when you turn your head."
25. "The other one of the two bones in your forearm. It's on the 'pinky' side."

1. Marrow "The stuff inside your bones where red and white blood cells are made."
3. "Your 'kneecap.' You aren't born with this as a hard bone!"
6. and Socket "This type of joint allows for a wide range of motion, like your shoulder or hip."
7. "The bone in your upper arm, between your shoulder and elbow."
10. "The large bone at the back of your foot that forms your heel."
11. "This joint moves in only one direction, like a door. Examples are your elbow and knee."
12. "One of the two bones in your forearm. It's on the 'thumb' side."
15. "The strong, stretchy bands that connect one BONE to another BONE."
20. "One of the 4 main jobs of the skeleton; it's the 'armor' for your organs."
22. "One of the 4 main jobs of the skeleton; it's the 'frame' or 'scaffolding' for your body."