Joints: Where Bones Meet (Part 4)

What You'll Learn

The skeletal system and muscular system work together as the musculoskeletal system. Tendons connect muscles to bones, and ligaments connect bones to other bones at joints.

Key Words

nervous system
circulatory system
respiratory system

Materials Needed

sponge
water
blindfold
cotton balls

Safety First

Use materials only as directed in the experiment.

Steps

Step 1 — Read

Look at the vocabulary words and write a definition for each in your own words.

Step 2 — Do

Map your taste zones: dip cotton swabs in salty, sweet, sour, and bitter solutions. Touch different areas of your tongue and record where each taste is strongest.

Step 3 — Observe

Use your senses (except taste) to describe what you notice.

Step 4 — Record

Write a summary of your findings in 3-5 sentences.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What is the largest organ of the human body?