The Skeletal System

Front

What is the soft rubbery tissue that keeps bones from rubbing together?

Back

Cartilage

Front

How many bones are in the human body?

Back

206

Front

What is the name of the spine also known as the backbone?

Back

Vertebral column

Front

What happens to bones over time?

Back

They grow.

Front

What is the longest bone in the human body?

Back

Femur

Front

What connects bones to other bones?

Back

Ligaments

Front

What is the function of bone marrow?

Back

Produces blood cells.

Front

What type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?

Back

Ball-and-socket joint.

Front

What is the term for the process of bone formation?

Back

Ossification.

Front

What are the two main types of bone tissue?

Back

Compact bone and spongy bone.