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Skeletal System

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  • Protects vital organs like the heart and lungs
    Ribs
  • What are two types of tissue found in bone?
    Spongy and Compact
  • What kind of cells does bone produce?
    blood cells
  • What are the 3 classifications of bone shapes?
    long, flat irregular
  • What are 4 major functions of the Skeletal System?
    Support, Protection, Movement, Producing Blood cells
  • The longest bone in the body
    Femur
  • Medical Term name used for breastbone
    Sternum
  • How many bones does an adult have?
    206
  • Connects bone to bone
    Ligaments
  • Give an example of an irregular bone
    vertebrae, mandible
  • Give an example of a long bone.
    femur, humerus
  • Creates a smooth suface between bones
    Cartilage
  • Why do newborns have more bones than adults?
    More bones make it easier for babies to be birthed
  • Give an example of a flat bone
    pelvis, scapula
  • Connects bone to muscle
    Tendons
  • Where is the humerus located?
    Upper arm
  • Where is spongy bone found?
    The inner part of the bone usually surrounding the marrow
  • The membrane surrounding the bones is the
    periosteum
  • There are 3 sections of these that make up the spine
    Vertebrae
  • What is another name for mandible?
    Jaw bone
  • What are phalanges?
    Finger and Toe bones
  • What is the pelvis?
    Hip bone
  • What 4 components does the Skeletal System consists of:
    Bones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons
  • Where can compact bone be found?
    The outer, stronger part of bone