Bones

Bones

What Are Bones?

• Bones are hard parts inside our bodies that help us stay upright and move around.
• They make up our skeleton.

Functions of Bones:

• Support: Bones help hold up our body and give it shape.
• Protection: Bones protect our organs. For example, the skull protects the brain.
• Movement: Bones work with muscles to help us move. When muscles pull on bones, we can walk, run, and play.
• Production: Bones help make blood cells inside the bone marrow.

Different Types of Bones:

• Long Bones: Like the bones in our arms and legs.
• Short Bones: Like those in our hands and feet.
• Flat Bones: Like the bones in our skull and ribs.
• Irregular Bones: Like the bones in our spine.

How Bones Grow:

• Bones start out soft and become harder as we grow.
• Kids’ bones are more flexible than adults’ bones.

Taking Care of Our Bones:

• Eat Healthy Foods: Foods like milk, cheese, and yogurt help keep bones strong.
• Exercise: Activities like running and jumping help make bones strong.
• Avoid Injuries: Be careful while playing to avoid hurting your bones.

Fun Facts:

• Babies are born with about 270 bones, but some of them fuse together as they grow. Adults have 206 bones.
• The smallest bone in the body is in the ear, and it’s called the stapes bone.

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