Chapter 11- Skeletal System Flashcards
0
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Where are bone and cartilage found?
A
Joints
1
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What two connective tissue, does the skeletal system consist of?
A
Bone and cartilage
2
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What join the bones?
A
Ligaments
3
Q
What are the functions of the skeleton?
A
- supports the body
- protects soft body parts
- produced blood cells
- stores minerals and fat
- permits flexible body movement
4
Q
What is the diaphysis?
A
The main portion of the bone also known as the shaft.
5
Q
Medullary cavity
A
Walls are made of compact bone
•lined with a thin vascular membrane
•filled with yellow bone marrow
