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Skeleton and Movement

Understand how the skeleton enables the body to move in different ways.

Module

Structure Of Living Things & Body Systems Intro

Age

Age 8

Duration

8 min

Questions

5

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  1. Question 1

    Multiple choice

    A hinge joint, like in your knee, allows movement:

  2. Question 2

    Multiple choice

    Your shoulder has a ball-and-socket joint. This means your arm can:

  3. Question 3

    Multiple choice

    Which pair works together to produce movement at a joint?

  4. Question 4

    True or false

    The skeleton alone, without muscles, would be enough to create movement.

  5. Question 5

    Matching

    Match each joint type to its location in the body.

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