The Skeletal System Flashcards
1
Q
Bones definition
A
Made of Osseous tissue, a hard dense connective tissue that forms most of the adult skeleton
2
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Cartilage
A
A semi-rigid form of connective tissue that provides flexibility and smooth surfaces for movement, at places where bones meet
Ex: joints
3
Q
Ligaments
A
Dense connective tissue that hold joints together, and connects bones to each other
4
Q
How many bones in the human body
A
At birth, the skeleton is comprised of around a 270 bones. This number decreases by adulthood to 206
5
Q
Name the six main skeletal system functions
A
Support Protection Movement Storage Endocrine regulation blood cell production
