Skeletal system

Front

Can bones grow back together if they get broken?

Back

True

Front

What is the name for the connector that attaches muscle to bone?

Back

Tendon

Front

How many bones are in the adult human body?

Back

206

Front

What is the process of cartilage becoming bone called?

Back

Ossification

Front

What is dense bone tissue that has a continuous extracellular matrix with no gaps?

Back

Compact Bone

Front

What is the primary function of the skeletal system?

Back

To provide structure, support, and protection to the body.

Front

What are the two main types of bone tissue?

Back

Compact bone and spongy bone.

Front

What is the role of ligaments in the skeletal system?

Back

Ligaments connect bone to bone and provide stability to joints.

Front

What is the difference between axial and appendicular skeleton?

Back

The axial skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage; the appendicular skeleton includes the limbs and pelvic girdle.

Front

What is the function of bone marrow?

Back

Bone marrow produces blood cells and stores fat.