5 Questions
Exercise 5. The Skeletal System Part 1. The ______ Skeleton OBJECTIVE: Become familiar with the skeletal system of various vertebrates.
Axial
The Skeletal System consists of the ______ and joints along with the cartilage and ligaments that occur at the joints.
bones
The system serves to support the body mass and to protect internal ______.
organs
The skeletal system consists of two main parts, the ______ skeleton and the appendicular skeleton.
axial
The appendicular skeleton includes the pectoral and pelvic girdles and their ______.
appendages
Study Notes
The Skeletal System
- The skeletal system is composed of bones, joints, cartilage, and ligaments at the joints.
- The primary functions of the skeletal system are to support the body's mass and protect internal organs.
- The skeletal system is divided into two main parts: the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton.
- The axial skeleton is not specified in the given text.
- The appendicular skeleton includes the pectoral and pelvic girdles, along with their associated limbs.
Test your knowledge on the skeletal system with this quiz focused on the axial skeleton. Learn about the bones, joints, and functions of the skeletal system in various vertebrates.
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