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Science · Ages 6+
Build a Skeleton
Put the bones back where they belong.
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What is this experiment about?
Every bone has its place. Drag each bone onto the outline of the body where you think it belongs, and learn a quick fact once it clicks into place.
Questions kids ask
- How many bones does the human body have?
- An adult human body has 206 bones, though babies are born with more that fuse together over time.
- What is the longest bone in the body?
- The femur, or thigh bone, is the longest and strongest bone in the human body.
- Why do we need a skeleton?
- Our skeleton supports our body, protects organs like the brain and heart, and lets muscles pull on it so we can move.
