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What is the primary function of the skeletal system?
What is the primary function of the skeletal system?
- To control muscle movement
- To provide structural support and framework it (correct)
- To regulate body temperature
- To produce red blood cells
How many bones are there in an adult human skeleton?
How many bones are there in an adult human skeleton?
- 250
- 106
- 206 (correct)
- 150
Which of these components is not part of the skeletal system?
Which of these components is not part of the skeletal system?
- Cartilage
- Bones
- Nerves (correct)
- Ligaments
What is the function of ligaments?
What is the function of ligaments?
Which of the following is not a function of the skeletal system?
Which of the following is not a function of the skeletal system?
Flashcards
Skeletal System
Skeletal System
The structural framework that supports the body.
Composition of the skeletal system
Composition of the skeletal system
Composed of 206 bones, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons.
Function of bones
Function of bones
Provides strength, rigidity, and protects internal organs.
Axial Skeleton
Axial Skeleton
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Muscle attachment points
Muscle attachment points
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Study Notes
Skeletal System Overview
- The skeletal system's primary function is providing structural support and framework for the body.
- It forms the animal's bony framework, offering strength and rigidity.
- The human skeletal system gives the body its shape and protects internal organs.
- An adult human skeleton comprises 206 bones.
- The skeletal system includes bones, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons. Ligaments connect bones, and tendons connect bones to muscles.
- This system provides attachment points for muscles.
- The skeletal system is divided into two parts: the axial skeleton.
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