Anatomy & Physiology - Skeletal
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What is the primary function of the skeletal system?
☑️☑️ It provides support, protection, movement, blood cell production, and mineral storage.
What type of tissue makes up bones?
☑️☑️ Osseous (bone) tissue.
What is the outer covering of a bone called?
☑️☑️ The periosteum.
Which part of a long bone contains yellow marrow?
☑️☑️ The medullary cavity.
What is the role of red bone marrow?
☑️☑️ It produces blood cells.
Which mineral is most abundant in bones?
☑️☑️ Calcium.
What is the shaft of a long bone called?
☑️☑️ The diaphysis.
What are the ends of a long bone called?
☑️☑️ The epiphyses.
What type of bone is the femur?
☑️☑️ A long bone.
What type of bone is the skull?
☑️☑️ A flat bone.
What is the function of cartilage in joints?
☑️☑️ It reduces friction and absorbs shock.
What is the name of the cells that break down bone?
☑️☑️ Osteoclasts.
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, What is the name of the cells that build bone?
☑️☑️ Osteoblasts.
What is the hollow region in bone tissue called?
☑️☑️ The medullary cavity.
Which bone protects the brain?
☑️☑️ The skull (cranium).
What is the smallest bone in the body?
☑️☑️ The stapes in the ear.
What type of joint is the knee?
☑️☑️ A hinge joint.
What type of joint allows rotation?
☑️☑️ A pivot joint.
Which bones form the spinal column?
☑️☑️ Vertebrae.
What is the function of the rib cage?
☑️☑️ It protects the heart and lungs.
What connects bone to bone?
☑️☑️ Ligaments.
What connects muscle to bone?
☑️☑️ Tendons.
What is the scientific name for the thigh bone?
☑️☑️ Femur.
What is the kneecap called?
☑️☑️ Patella.
What type of bone is a vertebra?
☑️☑️ An irregular bone.
What is the function of compact bone?
☑️☑️ It provides strength and structure.
What is spongy bone also called?
☑️☑️ Cancellous bone.
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System- Latest questions & answer,
frequently tested!
What is the primary function of the skeletal system?
☑️☑️ It provides support, protection, movement, blood cell production, and mineral storage.
What type of tissue makes up bones?
☑️☑️ Osseous (bone) tissue.
What is the outer covering of a bone called?
☑️☑️ The periosteum.
Which part of a long bone contains yellow marrow?
☑️☑️ The medullary cavity.
What is the role of red bone marrow?
☑️☑️ It produces blood cells.
Which mineral is most abundant in bones?
☑️☑️ Calcium.
What is the shaft of a long bone called?
☑️☑️ The diaphysis.
What are the ends of a long bone called?
☑️☑️ The epiphyses.
What type of bone is the femur?
☑️☑️ A long bone.
What type of bone is the skull?
☑️☑️ A flat bone.
What is the function of cartilage in joints?
☑️☑️ It reduces friction and absorbs shock.
What is the name of the cells that break down bone?
☑️☑️ Osteoclasts.
1
, What is the name of the cells that build bone?
☑️☑️ Osteoblasts.
What is the hollow region in bone tissue called?
☑️☑️ The medullary cavity.
Which bone protects the brain?
☑️☑️ The skull (cranium).
What is the smallest bone in the body?
☑️☑️ The stapes in the ear.
What type of joint is the knee?
☑️☑️ A hinge joint.
What type of joint allows rotation?
☑️☑️ A pivot joint.
Which bones form the spinal column?
☑️☑️ Vertebrae.
What is the function of the rib cage?
☑️☑️ It protects the heart and lungs.
What connects bone to bone?
☑️☑️ Ligaments.
What connects muscle to bone?
☑️☑️ Tendons.
What is the scientific name for the thigh bone?
☑️☑️ Femur.
What is the kneecap called?
☑️☑️ Patella.
What type of bone is a vertebra?
☑️☑️ An irregular bone.
What is the function of compact bone?
☑️☑️ It provides strength and structure.
What is spongy bone also called?
☑️☑️ Cancellous bone.
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