The human body has 206 bones that make up the skeleton and over 650 muscles that allow movement. Nearly half of all bones are located in the hands and feet. Food travels from the mouth through the esophagus into the stomach and then into the small intestine where nutrients are absorbed before waste is eliminated through the large intestine and anus. The brain contains billions of neurons that control functions like talking, senses, movement, hunger and breathing. Lungs breathe enough air each day to fill 1000 balloons and coughing helps clear infections, while smoking damages the lungs. All systems of the body work cooperatively to sustain life.

1. the human body
bones and muscles
206 bones to make your skeleton. Over
650 muscles to make you move. Nearly half
the bones are in your hands and feet.
eating and excreting
Food goes into your
mouth down the food
pipe into your tummy,
it goes into your
small intestine where
the good nutrients
are taken out. The
rest goes into your
large intestine and
out your bum as poo.
brain power
You are born with billions of brain cells.
Your brain controls everything like talking,
hearing, smell, seeing, balance, touch,
moving, hunger and thirst, understanding
words, heartbeat and breathing.
breathing air
In a day an adult breathes enough air to
fill 1000 balloons. Coughing helps clear
infections from your lungs. Smoking is
bad for your lungs.
your body is amazing. it all
works together to keep you alive