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What is the main function of the skeletal system?
What is the main function of the skeletal system?
- Supporting the body and aiding in movement (correct)
- Producing blood cells and storing minerals
- Assisting in breathing and digestion
- Facilitating nerve communication
Which process involves the transformation of membrane-like tissue into bone tissue?
Which process involves the transformation of membrane-like tissue into bone tissue?
- Periosteal ossification
- Articular ossification
- Endochondral ossification
- Intramembranous ossification (correct)
What is the main function of a tendon sheet?
What is the main function of a tendon sheet?
- Connecting muscle to bone (correct)
- Assisting in joint lubrication
- Facilitating blood and nerve supply to bones
- Providing cushioning between bones
Which factor influences the type of movement and range of motion possible?
Which factor influences the type of movement and range of motion possible?
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What is the purpose of preparing a short report comparing different forms of arthritis?
What is the purpose of preparing a short report comparing different forms of arthritis?
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What is the total number of bones in the adult human skeleton?
What is the total number of bones in the adult human skeleton?
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At what age is the human skeleton completely hardened?
At what age is the human skeleton completely hardened?
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Who is credited as the first anatomist to correctly illustrate the skeleton with its 206 bones?
Who is credited as the first anatomist to correctly illustrate the skeleton with its 206 bones?
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Which type of tissue makes up the majority of the bones?
Which type of tissue makes up the majority of the bones?
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What is the skeletal system closely associated with?
What is the skeletal system closely associated with?
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