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Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?
- Facilitation of movement
- Protection of internal organs
- Production of hormones (correct)
- Storage of minerals
What type of joint is found between the carpals in the wrist?
What type of joint is found between the carpals in the wrist?
- Gliding joint (correct)
- Pivot joint
- Ball and socket joint
- Hinge joint
Which of the following cells are responsible for bone remodeling and repair?
Which of the following cells are responsible for bone remodeling and repair?
- Osteoblasts
- Osteocytes
- Osteoclasts (correct)
- Chondrocytes
What distinguishes cartilaginous joints from synovial joints?
What distinguishes cartilaginous joints from synovial joints?
Which type of joint has the most movement and flexibility?
Which type of joint has the most movement and flexibility?
What is the main characteristic of the vertebrate skeletal system?
What is the main characteristic of the vertebrate skeletal system?
Which type of skeletal system is present in all vertebrates, including humans?
Which type of skeletal system is present in all vertebrates, including humans?
What is the role of synovial membrane in synovial joints?
What is the role of synovial membrane in synovial joints?
What is the function of cancellous bone?
What is the function of cancellous bone?
In which type of skeletal system is the invertebrate skeletal system present?
In which type of skeletal system is the invertebrate skeletal system present?
What is the main function of the compact bone in the skeletal system?
What is the main function of the compact bone in the skeletal system?
What connects muscles to bones in the skeletal system?
What connects muscles to bones in the skeletal system?
What is the point of attachment of the muscle to the bone that remains relatively stationary during muscle contraction?
What is the point of attachment of the muscle to the bone that remains relatively stationary during muscle contraction?
Which type of bone in the skeletal system is another name for spongy bone?
Which type of bone in the skeletal system is another name for spongy bone?
What is the point where the muscle attaches to the bone that moves, or where the force of muscle contraction is transmitted?
What is the point where the muscle attaches to the bone that moves, or where the force of muscle contraction is transmitted?
What is the hard, dense outer layer of the bone that provides strength and protection?
What is the hard, dense outer layer of the bone that provides strength and protection?
Which part of the skeletal system provides support, protection, and stores calcium?
Which part of the skeletal system provides support, protection, and stores calcium?
