Mariven lives in Barbados. He is going on a diving adventure to learn all about bones and muscles of the human body.

In this activity, students use wood, wax paper and oil to investigate the importance of lubrication between materials and to understand the concept of friction. Using wax paper and oil placed between pieces of wood, the function of...

Test your knowledge of the human skeletal system with this interactive labeling exercise.

Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over the human skeletal system, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.

In September 2006, the bones of a female Australopithecus Afarensis were unearthed. This extremely rare juvenile specimen allowed scientists a new insight into characteristics of an important human ancestor.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The central nervous system (CNS) is the largest part of the nervous system. It includes the brain and the spinal cord. The bony skull protects the brain. The spinal...

This site helps you understand the human skeletal system, a body system composed of bones and cartilage that performs critical functions for the human body.

Collection of images of bones in the human skeleton, captured with QuickTime VR, can be rotated and viewed from different angles.

Emulate the work of archaeologists in South Africa attempting to solve the riddles of human evolution by inferring a person's height from the length of one bone. Identify and communicate present-day rituals through ancient art techniques.

[Free Registration/Login Required] In this unit children learn about how the skeleton is related to movement and support in humans and what happens to the skeleton and muscles as they move. They also compare human bones and skeletons...

This interactive site provides animations and activities in several areas of physiology. The images are simple, but clear. The accompanying text provides a good description of the process being shown.

Try these five multiple-choice questions about the skeletal system. After submitting answers, students can review the material.

41 question quiz relates to medical terms associated with the axial and appendicular skeleton.

This skeleton labeling learning exercise can be customized for different levels of difficulty, and then printed.

The Geneva Foundation for Medical Education displays a collection of Leonardo's sketches and studies of the human body, internal organs, bones, and an infant in utero. An excellent site for comparing the characteristics of art and...

In September of 2006 the bones of a female Australopithecus Afarensis were unearthed. This extremely rare juvenile specimen allowed scientists a new insight into characteristics of an important human ancestor. Learn more about this...

What lengths would you go to? Scientists endure danger and hardship to reach a cave full of bones that may harbor clues to early man.

NPR article about the fascinating find in a cave in Indonesia -- fully formed bones of an adult who stood barely 3 feet tall and was alive during the time of Homo Sapiens.

Various pictures of parts of the human anatomy showing gun shot trauma are found on this interesting site. .

Various pictures of parts of the human anatomy showing gun shot trauma are found on this interesting site. .

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart presents the names of the bones in the human body. It includes an activity in which students label the bones after they have studied them.

Are humans born with 206 bones? Find out what the skeleton is.

Use this fact sheet to find out how your brain actually works and try an experiment to tease your brain.

This is an in-depth look at sprains of the Medial Collateral Ligament, the ligament located on the innermost part of the knee which connects the bones of the leg and offers stability to the knee.