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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?
Skull
Femur
Clavicle
Vertebrae
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What is the main function of the skeletal system?
To produce blood cells
To transport oxygen
To provide support and protection
To regulate body temperature
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How many bones are there in the adult human body?
310
206
132
99
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What are the two main parts of the skeleton?
Axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton
Upper skeleton and lower skeleton
Front skeleton and back skeleton
Left skeleton and right skeleton
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What is the longest bone in the human body?
Clavicle
Femur
Skull
Tibia
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What is the function of red bone marrow?
To store fat
To produce blood cells
To regulate body temperature
To provide mobility
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What are the three types of muscles in the human body?
Cardiac muscles, smooth muscles, and flexor muscles
Skeletal muscles, smooth muscles, and cardiac muscles
Tendon muscles, bicep muscles, and tricep muscles
Upper body muscles, lower body muscles, and core muscles
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What is the purpose of joints?
To protect internal organs
To allow movement between bones
To provide energy
To regulate body temperature
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What is osteoporosis?
A condition where bones become weak and brittle
A condition where bones fuse together
A condition where bones expand
A condition where bones develop rapidly
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Which bone is commonly known as the collarbone?
Femur
Clavicle
Tibia
Radius
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