Bones, Joints & Support

BIOWORKS ADVENTURE LAB · PULSELING

Bones, Joints & Support

Skeleton Hall

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Pulseling — Bones, Joints & Support Skeleton Hall

Hi!

I'm Pulseling.

Welcome to Skeleton Hall!

Will you help me investigate bones, joints & support?

The Grumblies have mixed up our clues.

Let's check the evidence!

The skeleton supports the body and protects some organs.

The skull protects the brain,

and the rib cage helps protect the heart and lungs.

Which structure helps protect the brain?

  • A. Elbow joint
  • B. A finger bone
  • C. Skull

The answer is C: Skull

The skeleton supports the body and protects some organs.

The skull protects the brain,

and the rib cage helps protect the heart and lungs.

That clue helps us make sense of this place.

Joints are places where bones meet.

Different joints permit different movements;

not all joints move the same way.

Where do bones meet?

  • A. Only in the lungs
  • B. At joints
  • C. Only inside muscles

The answer is B: At joints

Joints are places where bones meet.

Different joints permit different movements;

not all joints move the same way.

Hmm...

how does that connect to our first clue?

Our arm model bends at an elbow-like joint

while rigid pieces represent bones.

It demonstrates a movement relationship, not a complete living arm.

Do all joints move identically?

  • A. No
  • B. Yes
  • C. Only when standing

The answer is A: No

Joints are places where bones meet.

Different joints permit different movements;

not all joints move the same way.

Nice investigating!

You've been following the evidence.

Let's bring our clues together before the adventure.

The skeleton supports the body and protects some organs.

Joints are places where bones meet.

Our arm model bends at an elbow-like joint

while rigid pieces represent bones.

You're ready to explore Skeleton Hall with me!

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