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1
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What is the main function of the skeletal system?

A

Supporting the body, protecting internal organs, providing movement, and storing minerals

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2
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How many bones are in the adult human body?

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206

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3
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True or False: Bones are living tissue.

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True

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4
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What is the hardest substance in the human body?

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Tooth enamel

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5
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What are the two main types of bone tissue?

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Compact bone and spongy bone

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6
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Which bone protects the brain?

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Skull

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7
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What is the longest bone in the human body?

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Femur

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What is the purpose of red bone marrow?

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Production of blood cells

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9
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What is the scientific name for the breastbone?

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Sternum

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What is the function of the rib cage?

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Protecting the heart and lungs

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True or False: The spine is made up of 33 individual vertebrae.

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False, the spine is made up of 26 individual vertebrae

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12
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What is the purpose of ligaments in the skeletal system?

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Connect bones to other bones

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13
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What is the scientific name for the shoulder blade?

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Scapula

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14
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Which bone is commonly known as the kneecap?

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Patella

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15
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What is the function of the hyoid bone?

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Supporting the tongue and aiding in swallowing

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16
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True or False: The skeletal system is responsible for producing hormones.

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False

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17
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What is the purpose of the axial skeleton?

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Protecting the central nervous system and organs in the thorax

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18
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What is the term for the process of bone formation?

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Ossification

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19
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Which type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?

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Ball and socket joint

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20
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What are the three main types of joints in the human body?

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Fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial joints

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21
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What is the function of cartilage in joints?

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Providing cushioning and reducing friction between bones

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22
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True or False: Bones store calcium and phosphorus for the body.

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True

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23
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What is the scientific name for the thigh bone?

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Femur

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24
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What is the purpose of the sesamoid bones?

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Protecting tendons from excessive wear and tear

25
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Which bones make up the forearm?

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Radius and ulna

26
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What is the function of the vertebral column?

A

Supporting the body and protecting the spinal cord

27
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True or False: The skeletal system plays a role in regulating blood sugar levels.

28
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What is the term for the process of bone breakdown and remodeling?

A

Bone resorption

29
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What is the function of the patellar ligament?

A

Connecting the patella to the tibia

30
Q

What is the main function of the skeletal system?

A

Supporting the body, protecting internal organs, providing movement, and storing minerals

31
Q

How many bones are in the adult human body?

32
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True or False: Bones are living tissue.

33
Q

What is the hardest substance in the human body?

A

Tooth enamel

34
Q

What are the two main types of bone tissue?

A

Compact bone and spongy bone

35
Q

Which bone protects the brain?

36
Q

What is the longest bone in the human body?

37
Q

What is the purpose of red bone marrow?

A

Production of blood cells

38
Q

What is the scientific name for the breastbone?

39
Q

What is the function of the rib cage?

A

Protecting the heart and lungs

40
Q

True or False: The spine is made up of 33 individual vertebrae.

A

False, the spine is made up of 26 individual vertebrae

41
Q

What is the purpose of ligaments in the skeletal system?

A

Connect bones to other bones

42
Q

What is the scientific name for the shoulder blade?

43
Q

Which bone is commonly known as the kneecap?

44
Q

What is the function of the hyoid bone?

A

Supporting the tongue and aiding in swallowing

45
Q

True or False: The skeletal system is responsible for producing hormones.

46
Q

What is the purpose of the axial skeleton?

A

Protecting the central nervous system and organs in the thorax

47
Q

What is the term for the process of bone formation?

A

Ossification

48
Q

Which type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?

A

Ball and socket joint

49
Q

What are the three main types of joints in the human body?

A

Fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial joints

50
Q

What is the function of cartilage in joints?

A

Providing cushioning and reducing friction between bones

51
Q

True or False: Bones store calcium and phosphorus for the body.

52
Q

What is the scientific name for the thigh bone?

53
Q

What is the purpose of the sesamoid bones?

A

Protecting tendons from excessive wear and tear

54
Q

Which bones make up the forearm?

A

Radius and ulna

55
Q

What is the function of the vertebral column?

A

Supporting the body and protecting the spinal cord

56
Q

True or False: The skeletal system plays a role in regulating blood sugar levels.

57
Q

What is the term for the process of bone breakdown and remodeling?

A

Bone resorption

58
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What is the function of the patellar ligament?

A

Connecting the patella to the tibia

Anaphy Lab bones I2 (6 decks)

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