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What are the two main divisions of the skeletal system?
What are the two main divisions of the skeletal system?
- Upper and lower skeleton
- Axial and appendicular skeleton (correct)
- Vertebral and pelvic skeleton
- Cranial and facial skeleton
Which function describes bones as 'steel girders and reinforced concrete of the body'?
Which function describes bones as 'steel girders and reinforced concrete of the body'?
- Production of blood cells
- Protection of internal organs
- Storage of minerals
- Support of the body (correct)
What are the major anatomical areas of a long bone?
What are the major anatomical areas of a long bone?
- Diaphysis, epiphysis, metaphysis (correct)
- Femur, tibia, fibula
- Ulna, radius, humerus
- Cranium, mandible, ribs
What is the role of bone salts and the organic matrix in bone structure?
What is the role of bone salts and the organic matrix in bone structure?
Briefly describe the process of bone formation and remodeling.
Briefly describe the process of bone formation and remodeling.
Which classification includes bones that act as pillars to support the body trunk when standing?
Which classification includes bones that act as pillars to support the body trunk when standing?
What is the main function of bones in the human body?
What is the main function of bones in the human body?
Which bone classification is generally cube-shaped?
Which bone classification is generally cube-shaped?
Where does blood cell formation primarily occur in bones?
Where does blood cell formation primarily occur in bones?
Which type of bone tissue looks smooth and homogeneous?
Which type of bone tissue looks smooth and homogeneous?
What is the main function of the rib cage in relation to bones?
What is the main function of the rib cage in relation to bones?
Which classification of bones is typically longer than wide?
Which classification of bones is typically longer than wide?
What is the function of osteoclasts in bone tissue?
What is the function of osteoclasts in bone tissue?
Which part of a long bone allows for growth during childhood?
Which part of a long bone allows for growth during childhood?
What is the main process responsible for bone formation?
What is the main process responsible for bone formation?
Where are osteocytes, mature bone cells, located?
Where are osteocytes, mature bone cells, located?
What is the primary function of osteoblasts in bone tissue?
What is the primary function of osteoblasts in bone tissue?
Which part of the skeleton primarily remains as hyaline cartilage in adults?
Which part of the skeleton primarily remains as hyaline cartilage in adults?
