Skeletal System

Front

What connects bones together?

Back

Ligaments are the connective tissues that connect bones to other bones at joints.

Front

What is the largest and strongest bone in the body?

Back

The femur is the largest and strongest bone in the human body, located in the thigh.

Front

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

Back

A ligament is the connective tissue that attaches bone to bone.

Front

What is the function of joints in the skeletal system?

Back

Joints allow for movement and flexibility between bones.

Front

What is cartilage and where is it found?

Back

Cartilage is a flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body, including joints, the rib cage, and the ear.

Front

What is the role of tendons in the skeletal system?

Back

Tendons connect muscles to bones, allowing for movement when muscles contract.

Front

What are the two main types of bone tissue?

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The two main types of bone tissue are compact bone and spongy bone.

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What is the axial skeleton?

Back

The axial skeleton consists of the bones of the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage.

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What is the appendicular skeleton?

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The appendicular skeleton includes the bones of the limbs and the girdles that attach them to the axial skeleton.

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How many bones are in the adult human body?

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An adult human body typically has 206 bones.