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Which type of bone is the patella (knee cap)?
Which type of bone is the patella (knee cap)?
What is the function of osteoclasts in bone tissue?
What is the function of osteoclasts in bone tissue?
How many bones are in the axial skeleton?
How many bones are in the axial skeleton?
Where does intramembranous ossification occur?
Where does intramembranous ossification occur?
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Which bones are examples of short bones?
Which bones are examples of short bones?
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Study Notes
Bone Types and Functions
- The patella (knee cap) is a type of sesamoid bone.
Bone Remodeling
- Osteoclasts are responsible for breaking down and resorbing bone tissue.
Axial Skeleton
- The axial skeleton consists of 80 bones.
Bone Development
- Intramembranous ossification occurs in the skull and facial bones.
Bone Classification
- Carpals, tarsals, and metacarpals are examples of short bones.
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Description
Learn about the skeletal system, its classification, and the number of bones in the human body through this lecture summary. The axial and appendicular skeletons, as well as bone shapes, are discussed in detail.
