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The skeletal system Flashcards

1
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What bones are found at the head and neck?

A

Cranium and vertebrae

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What bones are found at the leg?

A

Femur,Patella,Tibia,Fibula

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3
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What is the bone bellow your cranium

A

Vertebrae

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4
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What bones are connected in the elbow joint

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Unla, radius, humerus

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5
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What is the bone found in the centre of your chest

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Sternum

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What is the primary function of the skeletal system?

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The primary function of the skeletal system is to provide support, protect internal organs, and facilitate movement.

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True or False: The adult human body has 206 bones.

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True

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8
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is the longest bone in the human body.

A

femur

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9
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What type of bone is primarily responsible for the production of blood cells?

A

Red bone marrow found in certain bones.

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10
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Which bone is known as the collarbone?

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Clavicle

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of joint? A) Hinge B) Pivot C) Suture D) Ligament

A

D) Ligament

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12
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What is the name of the protective covering of bone?

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Periosteum

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13
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True or False: The vertebral column is made up of 33 vertebrae.

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True

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14
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What is the term for the process of bone formation?

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Ossification

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15
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is the bone that forms the forehead.

A

frontal bone

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16
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Multiple Choice: Which part of the skeleton protects the brain? A) Axial B) Appendicular C) Pelvic D) Thoracic

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A) Axial

17
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What is the medical term for the condition of weak bones?

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Osteoporosis

18
Q

True or False: Cartilage is a type of connective tissue found in joints.

A

True

19
Q

What are the two main types of bone tissue?

A

Compact bone and spongy bone.

20
Q

Fill in the blank: The _______ connects muscles to bones.

A

tendons

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