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Human Body Study Cards
3rd/4th grade Human Body Vocabulary
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Science
3rd Grade
03/14/2012

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Term
Skeleton
Definition
The system that includes all of the bones in the body.
Term
Function of the Skeleton
Definition
To provide support, protection, and movement.
Term
Bones
Definition
Hard, resilient tissue which makes up our skeleton.
Term
How many bones are in the human body?
Definition
206
Term
Torso
Definition
The main part of the body, including shoulders, chest, abdomen, and hips
Term
Skull
Definition
A hollow case the surround and protects the brain, inner ears, and eyes.
Term
How many boney plates are part of the skull?
Definition
18
Term
How many jaw bones are part of the skull?
Definition
12
Term
Cartilage
Definition
Rubbery, flexible material that connects bones and provides shape for some body parts, like the ears and nose.
Term
Joints
Definition
Where two bones come together.
Term
Name the 3 types of joints?
Give 1 example for each joint.
Definition
Hinge Joint - elbow, knee, fingers, toes.
Ball and Socket Joint - shoulder, hip.
Gliding Joint - ankle, wrist, head(moving side to side.
Term
The human thumb is opposable. What does this mean?
Definition
The thumb is positioned opposite the other fingers.
Term
Articulated
Definition
Joined or Jointed
Term
Phalanges
Definition
Bones in the hands and in the feet.
Term
Tissue
Definition
A group of cells that look and act the same.
Term
Name 6 types of tissues.
Definition
Muscle, tendon, ligament, bone, nerve, fat.
Term
Muscle
Definition
Tissue that can contract (becomes shorter or smaller in size)resulting in the movement of bones.
Term
How many muscles are in the body?
Definition
650
Term
What is the function of muscles?
Definition
Muscles are responsible for all movement of the body. Nothing moves unless a muscle is working.
Term
Tendon
Definition
A rope like tissue that connects muscle to bone.
Term
Ligament
Definition
they act as guides for tendons, and connect bone to bone.
Term
Coordination
Definition
When all parts work together to complete a task.
Term
Stimulus
Definition
Something that triggers (starts) a response. It is often received through the senses.
Term
Response
Definition
A reaction of a living thing to a stimulus.
Term
Response Time
Definition
The length of time it takes for a person to respond to a stimulus.
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