General Osteology

Question 0

General Skeletal system facts

Answer 0

• parts
• -bones (206)
• -related cartilage
• -joints/tendons/ligaments
• -articulations

Question 1

General Bone facts:

Answer 1

• Living tissue
• provides framework
• -remodeling

Question 2

Functions of skeletal system:

Answer 2

Support and shape
Movement
Protection
Blood cell formation
Storage of minerals
Triglyceride storage

Question 3

Ossification?

Answer 3

The process in which bone replaces cartilage