Skeletal System Review

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What is the Frontal bone?

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The Frontal bone is a bone in the skull that forms the forehead and the upper part of the eye sockets.

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What is the Nasal bone?

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The Nasal bone is a small bone that forms the bridge of the nose.

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What is Spongy bone?

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Spongy bone, also known as cancellous bone, is a type of bone that has a porous structure and is found at the ends of long bones and in the interior of others.

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What is the Appendicular skeleton?

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The Appendicular skeleton consists of the bones of the upper and lower limbs, as well as the bones that anchor the limbs to the axial skeleton.

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What is the Mandible?

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The Mandible is the lower jawbone, the largest and strongest bone of the face.

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What is the Sphenoid bone?

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The Sphenoid bone is a complex bone located at the base of the skull, often referred to as the 'keystone' of the cranial floor.

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What is the Temporal bone?

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The Temporal bone is located at the sides and base of the skull and houses the structures of the inner ear.

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What is Compact bone?

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Compact bone is dense and forms the outer layer of bones, providing strength and support.

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What is Cartilage?

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

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What is the Axial skeleton?

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The Axial skeleton consists of the bones of the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage, forming the central axis of the body.