What makes your body move?

Do you know what’s inside your body?

MUSCLES AND

BONES

It is composed of many muscles and

bones.

It lets you move different parts of your body and get around

from one place to another.

MUSCOLOSKELETALSYSTEM

Do you know how many bones the human body has?

GUESS!!!

206

It supports the body and helps to keep its shape.

It protects the internal organs like the heart.

It is connected to the muscles that move different bones.

FUNCTIONS OF THE SKELETON

TYPES OF BONES There are different types of bones:

◦ Flat bones◦ Cylindrical bones◦ Long bones◦ Short bones

We can put the bones into three categories:

Bones of the head

Bones of the trunk

Bones of the extremities

BONES NAMES

Check out this websites!!!

•Label Bones•BBC Science

HOW TO PROTECT YOUR MUSCOLOSKELETAL SYSTEM?

Eat foods with lots of calcium, phosphorus,

vitamin C and vitamin D. They help your

body to build strong bones.

Get moving! Do different

types of exercise andsport.

Try to sleep on your back or on your side. It’s better

for your spinal column.

Sit up straight. Keep your knees at the same level as your

hips.

Bend your knees when you pick up heavy things. Don’t

use your back muscles.

Wear your backpack properly. Use both straps and keep the

backpack in the centre ofyour back.