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OSTEOLOGY is the study of ______
OSTEOLOGY is the study of ______
bones
BONE is the hard, semi-rigid, calcified connective tissue forming the ______
BONE is the hard, semi-rigid, calcified connective tissue forming the ______
skeleton
The skeleton acts as an internal ‘scaffold’ upon which the body is built and provides attachment for ______
The skeleton acts as an internal ‘scaffold’ upon which the body is built and provides attachment for ______
skeletal muscles
The skeletal bones are used as levers for skeletal muscles to bring about ______
The skeletal bones are used as levers for skeletal muscles to bring about ______
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The skull, hyoid bone, vertebral column, ribs, and sternum are part of the ______
The skull, hyoid bone, vertebral column, ribs, and sternum are part of the ______
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Study Notes
Osteology
- Study of bones and skeletal system
Bone Structure
- Bone is a hard, semi-rigid, calcified connective tissue
- Forms the skeleton of the body
Functions of the Skeleton
- Acts as an internal 'scaffold' for body structure
- Provides attachment for muscles, tendons, and ligaments
Skeletal Movement
- Bones serve as levers for skeletal muscles to bring about movement
Axial Skeleton
- Consists of the skull, hyoid bone, vertebral column, ribs, and sternum
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Test your knowledge of osteology, the study of bones, and the skeletal framework in animals. Learn about the functions of the skeleton and its role in supporting and protecting soft tissues.
