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Gr3 Notes Sci T1W8 Rathika

The document discusses animal skeletons, including the human skeleton. It notes that skeletons can be internal or external. The human skeleton has 206 bones and provides structure, support and protection. Muscles attach to bones and contract to enable movement. Bones are made of calcium and come in different shapes for different functions. The document also discusses joints, bone repair, and skeletons in other animals.

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Gr3 Notes Sci T1W8 Rathika

The document discusses animal skeletons, including the human skeleton. It notes that skeletons can be internal or external. The human skeleton has 206 bones and provides structure, support and protection. Muscles attach to bones and contract to enable movement. Bones are made of calcium and come in different shapes for different functions. The document also discusses joints, bone repair, and skeletons in other animals.

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Pushpalata British International School 3

Science Notes –Animal skeletons including humans


Name: _______________

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Animal skeletons including humans

1. The skeleton found inside the body is internal skeleton


2. The skeleton found outside the body is external skeleton
3. The number of bones in an adult human body is 206
4. The skeleton supports our body
5. Muscles are attached to the skeleton
6. Heart is made up of muscle
7. Muscle contracts and relaxes to move the bone
8. Tendon attaches muscle to bone
9. Our brain is protected by skull bone
10. X-rays cannot pass through bone
11. What is the other name for back bone?
Spine
12. What type of bone is back-bone?
Supportive and protective bone.
13. Describe the property of bone.
Bone is a hollow strong tube made of calcium.
14. Name some bones in our body.
Skull, Ribs, Vertebra, Ulna, Radius, Femur, Hip bone, Jaw.
15. What is spinal cord?
A bundle of nerves that run through the spine is called spinal cord.
16. Name some animals that don’t have bones.
Earth worm, Slug, Jellyfish etc.
17. Differentiate exo-skeleton from endo-skeleton.
Exo-skeleton is a protective skeleton present outside the body.
Eg. Crab shell, Turtle shell.
Endo-skeleton is a supportive and protective skeleton present inside the
body. Eg. Human skeleton

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18. How does your forearm fold and stretch?
Forearm folds, as biceps contract. When triceps contracts, the forearm
stretches.
19. Why do we get tired when our muscles work hard?
Our muscle needs more oxygen when it works hard. When oxygen
supply is less, the muscle gets tired.
20. Explain how your broken bone joins together again?
When the bone cells grow at the broken end, the ends of broken bones
join together.
21. What is femur?
Femur is the longest bone found in thigh.
22. Where can you find fused bones?
Skull
23. What is the lubrication fluid that can be seen in joints?
Synovial fluid
24. Which bone keeps your body straight?
Spine or Back bone or vertebrae
25. Which bones help you to twist your forearm?
Ulna and radius

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