How to Set Up a Skeletal Study Sheet
Featuring 206 bones, the human skeleton makes movement possible, serves as a frame for the human body, and protects vulnerable organs. While lightweight, the skeleton is strong enough to support a human from birth to death. This is roughly 72 years. The largest bone is the femur and the smallest lies within the inner ear.
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Things You'll Need
- Image of human skeleton on a piece of paper
- Pen or pencil
- Anatomy book or Internet reference
- Ruler
- Highlighters in different colors
Instructions
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Skeleton Image
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Locate an unlabeled image of a human skeleton using either a medical book or website. Print the image onto a piece of paper so that the skeleton is in the center of the page.
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Draw straight lines from each bone to the right margin of the paper, leaving enough room to write the name of each structure.
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Using either the same medical book or website listed above or a new one as a guide, fill out the names of each part of the skeleton, beginning with the skull. Make sure to label even the smallest bone. It is only necessary to label one of the vertebrae in the spine as an example. Print clearly.
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Using different colored highlighters, highlight the bones that belong to the same groups. For example, use a yellow highlighter to highlight the bones of the fingers and toes. Use a blue highlighter to label the leg and arm bones, and so on.
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Tips & Warnings
While it is important to label each bone, do not over-label. It is not necessary to repeat the word "rib" for each rib in the rib cage. Be thorough but do not repeat yourself. Make sure your handwriting is clear enough for anyone to read.
