Joints and Movement Worksheet
Explore the different types of joints in the human body and how they allow us to move with this Grade 4 Science worksheet.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided image to help you answer some questions.
1. What is the main job of joints in your body?
To hold your bones together so you can't move
To allow your body to bend and move
To protect your skin from injuries
To help you digest food
2. Which type of joint allows you to swing your arm in a full circle?
Hinge joint
Ball-and-socket joint
Fixed joint
Pivot joint
3. The place where two or more bones meet is called a .
4. Your knee is an example of a joint, which allows movement in one direction.
5. The skull contains joints, which do not allow any movement.
6. All joints in your body allow a lot of movement.
True
False
7. Your elbow is a pivot joint.
True
False
8. Name two different types of joints found in the human body and give an example of where each can be found.