Class 6 Science Body Movements

Last updated on August 30th, 2023 at 10:38 pm

Why can our elbow not move backwards?

Because the elbow has a hinge joint that only allows movement in one direction, we can’t move it backward.

 

Class 6 Science Chapter 8 Body Movements extra questions

 

Define Pivotal Joint ?

The point at which our neck connects to our head is a pivotal joint. It enables us to bend our heads forward and backward, as well as turn our heads to the right or left.

 

Define fixed Joint?

Some of the joints between our skull’s bones are different. At these joints, the bones are unable to move. These are known as fixed joints.

 

Fill in the blanks:-

1. The wrist is made up of several small bones called carpels.
2. Snails move by using their muscular foot.
3. Bones and cartilage form the skeleton of the human body
4. Snakes have a long backbone.
5. The skeleton of the fish is covered with strong muscles.
6. Birds’ bones are hollow and light.

 

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