Skeletal System: Structure, Function, and Composition

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What type of joint is characterized by its ability to move in one plane, and is exemplified in the elbow?

Hinge joint

What type of tissue helps to reduce friction between bones in a joint, and is composed of cells and collagen fibers?

Cartilage

What type of joint is capable of moving in multiple planes, including forward, backward, and circular motion, and is exemplified in the shoulder and hip?

Ball-and-socket joint

What type of connective tissue surrounds movable joints and limits their movement, while also providing support and stability?

Ligaments Signup and view all the answers

What type of joint is characterized by two bone plates that glide against one another, and is exemplified in the joints of the ankles and wrists?

Gliding joint Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the skeletal system in terms of mineral storage, and how does it contribute to bone strength?

The skeletal system stores minerals such as calcium and phosphorus, which contributes to bone strength. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the structure of a bone, including the different parts and their functions.

A bone consists of a shaft, epiphysis, cancellous bone, compact bone, periosteum, and marrow cavity. The shaft is the long central part, epiphysis are the rounded ends, cancellous bone is responsible for red blood cell production, compact bone gives strength to the hollow part, periosteum attaches ligaments and tendons, and marrow cavity is responsible for white blood cell production. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main types of joints, and how do they differ from each other?

The two main types of joints are immovable and movable joints. Immoveable joints consist of two bones held closely together, permitting little to no movement, whereas movable joints have a space between the bones filled with synovial fluid, allowing for free movement. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between yellow and red bone marrow, and what are their functions?

Yellow bone marrow stores triglycerides (fat), while red bone marrow produces red and white blood cells. Red bone marrow is responsible for blood cell production, whereas yellow bone marrow is responsible for fat storage. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the periosteum in the skeletal system, and how does it contribute to movement?

The periosteum attaches ligaments and tendons to bones, which allows for contraction of skeletal muscle and facilitates movement. Signup and view all the answers

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What type of joint is characterized by its ability to move in one plane, and is exemplified in the elbow?

What type of tissue helps to reduce friction between bones in a joint, and is composed of cells and collagen fibers?

What type of joint is capable of moving in multiple planes, including forward, backward, and circular motion, and is exemplified in the shoulder and hip?

What type of connective tissue surrounds movable joints and limits their movement, while also providing support and stability?

What type of joint is characterized by two bone plates that glide against one another, and is exemplified in the joints of the ankles and wrists?

What is the main function of the skeletal system in terms of mineral storage, and how does it contribute to bone strength?

Describe the structure of a bone, including the different parts and their functions.

What are the two main types of joints, and how do they differ from each other?

What is the difference between yellow and red bone marrow, and what are their functions?

What is the function of the periosteum in the skeletal system, and how does it contribute to movement?

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