Flashcards on Skeletal System

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What is the main function of the skeletal system?

To provide support and protection for the body.

How many bones are there in the adult human body?

206.

What are the two main parts of the skeleton?

Axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton.

Which bone protects the brain?

Skull.

What is the longest bone in the human body?

Femur.

What is the function of red bone marrow?

To produce blood cells.

What are the three types of muscles in the human body?

Skeletal muscles, smooth muscles, and cardiac muscles.

What is the purpose of joints?

To allow movement between bones.

What is the role of ligaments?

To connect bones to other bones.

What is osteoporosis?

A condition where bones become weak and brittle.

Which bone is commonly known as the collarbone?

Clavicle.

What is the purpose of the ribcage?

To protect the heart and lungs.

What are the small, fluid-filled sacs located near joints called?

Bursae.

Which bones make up the spine?

Vertebrae.

What is the function of cartilage in the skeletal system?

To provide cushioning and facilitate smooth movement between bones.

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Which bone protects the brain?



What is the main function of the skeletal system?



How many bones are there in the adult human body?



What are the two main parts of the skeleton?



What is the longest bone in the human body?



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What are the three types of muscles in the human body?



What is the purpose of joints?



What is osteoporosis?



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