Understanding Joints and Skeletons
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Class 5 Science Worksheet: Skeletal and Muscular Systems
Topic 1: Skeletal System
Fill in the blanks
1. The __________ is the framework of bones in our body.
2. A baby is born with __________ bones.
3. The __________ bone is the longest bone in our body.
4. The soft substance inside long bones is called __________.
5. The __________ protects our brain and gives shape to our face.
6. The __________ is made of 33 vertebrae.
7. The __________ bones form the ribcage.
8. The __________ connects the upper limbs to the spine.
9. The __________ bone is found in the upper arm.
10. The smallest bone is located in the __________.
Name the following
1. The bone that protects the brain.
2. The total number of bones in an adult human.
3. The part of the body made up of vertebrae.
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4. The curved bones that form a cage around the chest.
5. The movable bone of the skull.
6. The longest bone of the body.
7. The bones in the fingers.
8. The substance that produces blood cells.
9. The girdle that connects legs to the spine.
10. The flat bones in the hip region.
True or False
1. The skull is made of 26 bones. ( )
2. The ribs protect the heart and lungs. ( )
3. All vertebrae in the human body are movable. ( )
4. The femur is found in the arm. ( )
5. The backbone protects the spinal cord. ( )
6. The skeleton helps us walk and run. ( )
7. The collarbone is part of the pelvic girdle. ( )
8. The skeleton does not help in making blood cells. ( )
9. A newborn has fewer bones than an adult. ( )
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10. The skull includes the jaws. ( )
Give reasons
1. Why do babies have more bones than adults?
2. Why is the ribcage important?
3. Why is the skull important for the body?
4. Why do we say the skeleton helps us move?
5. Why is the backbone important?
Match the Columns
Column A Column B
Skull i. Smallest bone
Backbone d. Made of vertebrae
Femur a. Longest bone
Ribcage b. Found in the chest
Bone marrow e. Makes blood cells
Pelvic girdle j. Upper arm
Shoulder girdle h. In the hand
Palm bones g. Connects arms to spine
Ear bone c. Protects the brain
Humerus f. Hip region
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Topic 2: Joints
Fill in the blanks
1. The place where two bones meet is called a __________.
2. __________ joints do not allow movement.
3. The joint in the neck that allows head movement is the __________ joint.
4. Ligaments hold one bone to another at a __________.
5. The __________ joint is found in the wrist and ankle.
6. __________ protect bones from rubbing together.
7. __________ attach muscles to bones.
8. __________ joints allow circular motion.
9. The __________ joint is in the elbow.
10. __________ joints are fixed and allow no movement.
Name the following
1. The joint found in the shoulder.
2. The tissue that joins muscles to bones.
3. The elastic tissue covering bone ends.
4. The joint that moves in one direction only.
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5. The joint that allows bones to slide over each other.
6. The joint that allows head rotation.
7. The number of movable vertebrae in adults.
8. The part of the body where hinge joints are found.
9. The joint involved in nodding.
10. The type of joint found in the skull.
True or False
1. Ball-and-socket joints are immovable. ( )
2. Hinge joints are found in knees and elbows. ( )
3. Pivot joint is found in the shoulder. ( )
4. Cartilage protects bones from rubbing against each other. ( )
5. Ligaments join muscles to bones. ( )
6. Immovable joints allow free movement. ( )
7. Gliding joints are present in the fingers. ( )
8. Tendons connect bones to bones. ( )
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9. Cartilage is flexible. ( )
10. Muscles can contract and relax. ( )
Give reasons
1. Why is cartilage important in joints?
2. Why is the ball-and-socket joint important?
3. Why are ligaments necessary?
4. Why is the pivot joint important?
5. Why is the elbow a hinge joint?
Match the Columns
Column A Column B
Hinge joint i. Meeting place of bones
Ball-and-socket joint a. Elbow
Pivot joint h. Connects muscle to bone
Gliding joint e. Skull
Immovable joint g. Connects bone to bone
Cartilage j. Bones of the spine
Ligament d. Wrist
Tendon f. Elastic covering
Joint c. Neck
Vertebrae b. Shoulder
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Topic 3: Muscular System
Fill in the blanks
1. Muscles help in __________ of body parts.
2. Voluntary muscles are under our __________.
3. __________ muscles work on their own.
4. Muscles work in __________.
5. Muscles are joined to bones by __________.
6. __________ muscles are found in the heart.
7. Muscles are made of __________ fibers.
8. There are more than __________ muscles in the body.
9. __________ muscles help in walking and running.
10. Muscles __________ and relax to move bones.
Name the following
1. Muscles that we can control.
2. Muscles of the heart.
3. Tissues that connect bones and muscles.
4. The process of muscles becoming shorter and fatter.
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5. The number of muscles in the human body.
6. Muscles that are not under our control.
7. Another name for skeletal muscles.
8. The muscles used in lifting.
9. The organs that help in movement along with muscles.
10. The pair of actions muscles do to create movement.
True or False
1. There are more than 600 muscles in our body. ( )
2. Muscles always work alone. ( )
3. Cardiac muscles are voluntary muscles. ( )
4. Tendons connect muscles to bones. ( )
5. Muscles help in pumping blood. ( )
6. Involuntary muscles are controlled by us. ( )
7. Skeletal muscles are also called voluntary muscles. ( )
8. Muscles work by pushing bones. ( )
9. Muscles are found only in the legs. ( )
10. Muscles make our body move. ( )
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Give reasons
1. Why are voluntary muscles also called skeletal muscles?
2. Why is rest important for muscles?
3. Why are cardiac muscles important?
4. Why do muscles work in pairs?
5. Why is exercise good for muscles?
Match the Columns
Column A Column B
Voluntary muscles j. Builds muscles
Involuntary muscles g. Helps muscles repair
Cardiac muscles f. Another name for voluntary
Tendons c. Found in the heart
Contraction a. Work without our control
Skeletal muscles e. Makes muscles shorter
Rest b. Under our control
Exercise h. Keeps muscles strong
Paired muscles d. Connect muscles to bones
Protein i. Work together to move
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✅ Topic 1: Skeletal System
Fill in the blanks Name the following True or False
1. skeleton 1. Skull 1. False
2. 300 2. 206 bones 2. True
3. femur 3. Backbone 3. False
4. bone marrow 4. Ribs 4. False
5. skull 5. Lower jaw 5. True
6. backbone 6. Femur 6. True
7. rib 7. Phalanges 7. False
8. shoulder girdle 8. Bone marrow 8. False
9. humerus 9. Pelvic girdle 9. False
10. ear 10. Hip bones 10. True
Give Reasons
1. Because some bones fuse as babies grow.
2. It protects the heart and lungs.
3. It protects the brain and forms the face.
4. It supports movement with the help of muscles and joints.
5. It protects the spinal cord and supports posture.
Match the Columns
Column A Column B (Answer)
Skull c. Protects the brain
Backbone d. Made of vertebrae
Femur a. Longest bone
Ribcage b. Found in the chest
Bone marrow e. Makes blood cells
Pelvic girdle f. Hip region
Shoulder girdle g. Connects arms to spine
Palm bones h. In the hand
Ear bone i. Smallest bone
Humerus j. Upper arm
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✅ Topic 2: Joints
Fill in the blanks Name the following Give Reasons True or False
1. joint 1. Ball-and-socket 1. It cushions bones 1. False
2. Immovable joint and prevents 2. True
3. pivot 2. Tendon friction. 3. False
4. joint 3. Cartilage 2. It allows full 4. True
5. gliding 4. Hinge joint circular 5. False
6. Cartilage 5. Gliding joint movement. 6. False
7. Tendons 6. Pivot joint 3. They keep bones 7. False
8. Ball-and-socket7. 26 in place at joints. 8. False
9. hinge 8. Elbow/knee 4. It allows head 9. True
10. immovable 9. Neck movements. 10. True
10. Immovable joint 5. It allows bending
in one direction.
Match the Columns
Column A Column B (Answer)
Hinge joint a. Elbow
Ball-and-socket joint b. Shoulder
Pivot joint c. Neck
Gliding joint d. Wrist
Immovable joint e. Skull
Cartilage f. Elastic covering
Ligament g. Connects bone to bone
Tendon h. Connects muscle to bone
Joint i. Meeting place of bones
Vertebrae j. Bones of the spine
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✅ Topic 3: Muscular System
Fill in the blanks Name the following True or False
1. movement 1. Voluntary muscles 1. True
2. control 2. Cardiac muscles 2. False
3. Involuntary 3. Tendons 3. False
4. pairs 4. Contraction 4. True
5. tendons 5. 600 5. True
6. Cardiac 6. Involuntary muscles 6. False
7. muscle 7. Skeletal muscles 7. True
8. 600 8. Biceps/triceps 8. False
9. Skeletal 9. Bones 9. False
10. contract 10. Contraction and 10. True
relaxation
Give Reasons
1. They are attached to skeleton and controlled by us.
2. Muscles repair and regain strength during rest.
3. They pump blood without stopping.
4. One contracts while the other relaxes for movement.
5. It builds and strengthens muscles.
Match the Columns
Column A Column B (Answer)