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Which function of the human skeleton involves the ability of one bone to move on another?
Which function of the human skeleton involves the ability of one bone to move on another?
- Leverage
- Support and shape
- Protection
- Movement (correct)
What is the main function of ligaments in the human skeleton?
What is the main function of ligaments in the human skeleton?
- Binding bones together (correct)
- Support and shape
- Formation of blood cells
- Protection
What happens to a bone when its mineral part is removed, leaving behind only the organic framework?
What happens to a bone when its mineral part is removed, leaving behind only the organic framework?
- It loses its shape
- It becomes decalcified, soft, and flexible (correct)
- It becomes harder
- It becomes more fragile
Which component of the human skeleton serves as the hard framework of the body?
Which component of the human skeleton serves as the hard framework of the body?
What is the function of red marrow in bones?
What is the function of red marrow in bones?
How many tiny bones are there in each human ear?
How many tiny bones are there in each human ear?
Which part of the skull contains a large hole called the foramen magnum?
Which part of the skull contains a large hole called the foramen magnum?
What is the anatomical name for the structure that represents the rudimentary tail of the human body?
What is the anatomical name for the structure that represents the rudimentary tail of the human body?
How many pairs of ribs are there in the human body?
How many pairs of ribs are there in the human body?
Which of the following pairs of ribs are known as floating ribs?
Which of the following pairs of ribs are known as floating ribs?
What is one of the main functions of the human skeleton mentioned in the text?
What is one of the main functions of the human skeleton mentioned in the text?
What happens when a bone is decalcified?
What happens when a bone is decalcified?
How do ligaments contribute to the human skeleton?
How do ligaments contribute to the human skeleton?
Which component of the human skeleton serves as a storehouse of calcium and phosphorus for the body?
Which component of the human skeleton serves as a storehouse of calcium and phosphorus for the body?
Why do bones provide leverage in movement?
Why do bones provide leverage in movement?
What is the main difference between true ribs and floating ribs?
What is the main difference between true ribs and floating ribs?
Which part of the human skeleton is responsible for maintaining balance and absorbing pressure and shock during movement?
Which part of the human skeleton is responsible for maintaining balance and absorbing pressure and shock during movement?
What is the function of the yellow marrow in bones?
What is the function of the yellow marrow in bones?
How many bones make up the cranium in the human skull?
How many bones make up the cranium in the human skull?
Which part of the backbone represents the rudimentary tail of the human body?
Which part of the backbone represents the rudimentary tail of the human body?
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