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| Lower arm/elbow- on the outer part |
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| Lower arm - on the inner side |
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| Upper leg/thigh bone- largest bone in body |
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| lower leg - larger bone there |
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| lower leg - smaller bone there - ankle |
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| What are 5 purposes of the skeletal system? |
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1. Give body shape and size
2. protect organs
3. make red blood cells
4. store calcium
5. helps you move with the help of the muscles |
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| What is the smallest bone? |
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| What are the bones connected to? |
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| Cartilage, tendons and ligaments |
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| What are the thick, fibrous tissue that connect the muscle to bones? |
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| What is the stiff tissue between the bones in your joints? |
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| What is the thick, fibrous tissue that connects bone to bone? |
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| What is the softening of the bones? |
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| How can you prevent osteoporosis? |
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Diet rich in calcium
Diet rich in phosphorus
Exercise |
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| What takes away calcium from your body? |
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| Nicotine, cola, alcohol, sugar, too much salt or calories |
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