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Chapter 5 (Skeletal System) The ______ System Parts of the skeletal system Bones (skeleton) Joints Cartilages Ligaments
Skeletal
Two subdivisions of the ______ 1. Axial skeleton 2. Appendicular skeleton
skeleton
Functions of the Bones Support the body Protection of soft organs Skull and vertebrae protect ______ and spinal cord Rib cage protects thoracic cavity organs Allow movement via attached muscles Store minerals and fats Calcium and phosphorus Fat in the internal marrow cavity Blood cell formation (hematopoiesis)
brain
Classification of Bones The adult skeleton has ______ bones Two basic types of osseous (bone) tissue 1. Compact bone a. Dense, smooth, and homogeneous 2. Spongy bone a. Small needlelike pieces of bone b. Many open spaces Bones are classified on the basis of shape into four groups Long Flat Short Irregular
206
Long bones o Typically, longer than they are ______ o Shaft with enlarged ends o Contain mostly compact bone; spongy bone at ends o All of the bones of the limbs (except wrist, ankle, and k.
wide
Test your knowledge of the skeletal system with this quiz! Explore the different parts of the skeleton, including bones, joints, cartilages, and ligaments. Learn about the two subdivisions of the skeleton - the axial and appendicular skeleton. Discover the functions of bones, such as providing support, protecting organs, and enabling movement. Challenge yourself and see how much you know about this crucial system of the body!
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