Skeletal System

Front

What is our skeleton made up of?

Back

Bones

Front

How many bones are in the adult human body?

Back

206

Front

What are the main functions of the skeleton?

Back

Protection, Body Shape, Movement, All Of These

Front

What does our skeleton help us do?

Back

Move

Front

What mineral are bones made of?

Back

Calcium

Front

What is the role of the skull in the skeletal system?

Back

To protect the brain and support the structure of the face.

Front

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

Back

Ball-and-socket joint.

Front

What is the difference between the 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 cartilage and where is it found in the body?

Back

Cartilage is a flexible connective tissue found in joints, the rib cage, and the ear.

Front

What is the process of bone formation called?

Back

Ossification.