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Introduction of Bones

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  • What are the six functions of bones?
    Support/Structure/Shape, Mineral storage, Movement, Attachment, Protection, Blood Cell production
  • ____ bones resist friction and compression, enhance joint movement, and may assist local circulation.
    Sesamoid
  • Legs are a part of the ____ skeleton.
    Appendicular
  • How many bones are in the human body?
    206
  • _____ skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column and thorax.
    Axial
  • What is Osteology?
    A study of the structure and function of the skeleton and bone structures.
  • The femur is classified as a _____ bone.
    Long
  • _____ bones have no cavity.
    Short
  • Fractures and dislocations are more common in the _____ skeleton.
    Appendicular
  • The skull is classified as a ____ bone.
    Flat
  • Bones which have two or more different shapes are classified as _____ bones.
    Irregular