comparative skeletal system anatomy activity

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Name: __________________________________ Period: ____________________ Date: _____________ Comparative Skeletal Anatomy Human Skeleton Label each of the following bones in the human skeleton. Scapula Humerus Femur Tibia Radius Ulna Vertebral Column Tarsals Pelvis Carpals Anatomy Worksheets and Resources http://www.aurumscience.com Page 1

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An activity where students compare the skeletons of humans with four other animals, relating differences in design to movement.

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Page 1: Comparative Skeletal System Anatomy Activity

Name: __________________________________ Period: ____________________ Date: _____________

Comparative Skeletal Anatomy

Human Skeleton

Label each of the following bones in the human skeleton.

Scapula Humerus Femur Tibia Radius Ulna Vertebral Column

Tarsals Pelvis Carpals

Anatomy Worksheets and Resources http://www.aurumscience.com Page 1

Page 2: Comparative Skeletal System Anatomy Activity

Mammal Skeletons

Label each of the following bones in the mammal skeletons below. Each one is present in each skeleton.

Scapula Humerus Femur Tibia Radius Ulna Vertebral Column

Tarsals Pelvis Carpals Phalanges

DogElephan

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Gorilla

Cat

Giraffe

Page 3: Comparative Skeletal System Anatomy Activity

Describe any unique difference between the animals shown and the human skeleton with each type of bone. Examples of differences could be length, thickness, or overall shape.

Dog Elephant Giraffe Gorilla Cat

Scapula

Humerus

Radius

Ulna

Carpals

Phalanges

Vertebral Column

Femur

Tibia

Fibula

Phalanges