Skeleton and its functions

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Bone known as the knee cap
Patella
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These bones protect the heart and lungs
Ribs
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The bone at the top of the leg
Femur
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The bones at the end of the fingers and toes
Phalanges
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The bone that protects the skull
Cranium
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Thickest bone in the lower part of the leg
Tibia
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This is also known as the hip bone
Pelvis
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The bone between the elbow and the shoulder
Humerus
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The other name for the spine
Vertebrea
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The breast bone, in the middle of the chest
Sternum
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The two bones at the bottom half of the arm below the elbow
Radius and Ulna
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How does the skeleton support the body
By allowing muscles and tendons to attach to it
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Card 2

Front

These bones protect the heart and lungs

Back

Ribs

Card 3

Front

The bone at the top of the leg

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

The bones at the end of the fingers and toes

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

The bone that protects the skull

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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