Ncert exemplar solutions science class 6 Solutions for Chapter 8 body movements

Q1) Fill in the blanks:

(a) Joints of bones help in the _________ of body.

(b) A combination of bones and cartilages forms the _________ of the body.

(c) Bones at the elbow are joined by a _________ joint.

(d) The contraction of the _________ pulls the bones during movement.

Q2) Indicate true (T) or false (F) for the following sentences.

(a) Movement and locomotion of all animals is exactly the same. ( )

(b) Cartilages are harder than bones. ( )

(c) Finger bones do not have joints. ( )

(d) The fore arm has two bones. ( )

(e) Cockroaches have an outer skeleton. ( )

Q3) Match the items in Column I with one or more items in Column II.

Q4) Answer the following:

(a) What are a ball and socket joint?

(b) Which of the skull bones is movable?

(c) Why can our elbow not move backward?