Musculoskeletal System Overview

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What is the primary function of a bone in the musculoskeletal system?

Generate heat within muscles

Store nutrients for the body

Produce specific blood cells in the bone marrow

Provide structural support and protect internal organs (correct)

Which type of bones are classified as axial and appendicular?

Long and short bones (correct)

Round and irregular bones

Spongy and compact bones

Flat and irregular bones

What is the primary function of a ligament in the musculoskeletal system?

Bind muscles to bones

Store nutrients for bone development

Provide structural support for joints (correct)

Produce heat within muscles

Which mineral is primarily found in bones and is crucial for their structure?

Phosphorus Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of osteoclasts in bone physiology?

Reabsorb or digest bone to remodel it Signup and view all the answers

How are calcium levels maintained in the blood to support various bodily functions?

By regulating absorption in the intestines and releasing from bones Signup and view all the answers

What type of bone is the patella?

Sesamoid bone Signup and view all the answers

Which part of a long bone is responsible for lengthwise growth?

Metaphysis Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of articular cartilage in bones?

Cushions joint Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the skeleton comprises bones of the skull, spine, and chest?

Axial skeleton Signup and view all the answers

What is the bone of the upper leg known as?

Femur Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the process of bone formation?

Ossification Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary function of a bone in the musculoskeletal system?

Which type of bones are classified as axial and appendicular?

What is the primary function of a ligament in the musculoskeletal system?

Which mineral is primarily found in bones and is crucial for their structure?

What is the role of osteoclasts in bone physiology?

How are calcium levels maintained in the blood to support various bodily functions?

What type of bone is the patella?

Which part of a long bone is responsible for lengthwise growth?

What is the function of articular cartilage in bones?

Which part of the skeleton comprises bones of the skull, spine, and chest?

What is the bone of the upper leg known as?

Which term refers to the process of bone formation?

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