Skeleton Worksheet

SKELETON WORKSHEET

Complete the statements below using the correct words from the box on the right hand side.You can move the required words by highlighting the text and then dragging it over, keeping your finger pressed on the mouse button. When you have the right spot, release your finger from the button.

a) The human skeleton is-- b) The skull protects-- c) There are twelve pairs-- d) The pelvis protects-- e) Limb bones have-- f) The 33 bones of the backbone-- g) The spinal column-- h) The backbone is-- i) The vertebrae are separated-- j) Heart and stomach muscles-- k) The biceps and triceps-- ANSWERS i) protects the spinal cord. ii) strong and flexible. iii) a framework of over 200 bones. iv) attachments for muscles. v) of ribs vi) the brain. vii) are called vertebrae. viii) the lower abdomen. viii) are involuntary muscles. viiii) by pads of gristle. x) are involuntary muscles

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