Why you need a skeleton -- Meet the family -- Inside a bone -- Building a skeleton -- Growing up -- Broken bones -- Made to move -- Safety helmet -- Braincase -- Super senses -- Open wide -- Growing teeth -- Flexible neck -- Spinal column -- Bendable backbone -- Shoulder support -- Adaptable arms -- Nimble fingers -- Precision grip -- Take a deep breath -- Bony cradle -- Swinging hips -- Born to run -- Longest and strongest -- Bended knees -- Feet first -- On your toes -- Bone technology -- Bone detectives -- Bone names.
Summary
Presents comprehensive information on the human skeletal system, covering such topics as the components of a bone, the importance of joints and ligaments, and technological advancements in limb and bone prostheses-- Source other than the Library of Congress.
