Monday, August 30, 2010

Skeleton & Bones

We science help , we are now covering the topic skeletons and bones.Let us learn about Skeleton & Bones

Skeletons are the structures which hold our bodies together & are very important to keeping us healthy. Learn about moving & growing by sorting & labeling the bones of a human skeleton as well as the skeletons of other animals such as fish, an insect or horse in this fun activity for kids. Find out where bones such as skull, collar bone, the ribs,& pelvis belong inside the human body.

Learn interesting facts & ideas, did you know there are over 200 bones in the adult human body? Or that like crabs & lobsters, insects have exoskeletons skeletons on the outside of their bodies? Enjoy finding out more about the human skeleton & animal bones with this cool, interactive game.

The human skeleton includes of both fused & individual bones supported & supplemented by tendons, ligaments, muscles & cartilage. It serves as a scaffold which anchors muscles, supports organs, & protects organs such as the lungs, brain & heart. The biggest bone in the human body is the femur in the upper leg & the smallest is the stapes bone in the middle ear. In an adult the skeleton comprises around 14% of the total body weight, & half of this weight is water.

 In our next blog we shall learn about hibiscus flower I hope the above explanation was useful.Keep reading and leave your comments.

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