Skeletal System

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What are the metatarsals?

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The metatarsals are the five long bones in the foot located between the tarsals and the phalanges.

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What are the carpals?

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The carpals are the eight small bones that make up the wrist.

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What is the fibula?

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The fibula is the smaller of the two bones in the lower leg, located parallel to the tibia.

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What is the patella?

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The patella, also known as the kneecap, is a small bone that protects the knee joint.

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What is the pelvis?

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The pelvis is a bony structure located at the base of the spine, supporting the trunk and connecting the legs.

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What are the tarsals?

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The tarsals are a group of seven bones in the foot that form the ankle.

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What is the femur?

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The femur is the longest bone in the human body, located in the thigh.

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What are the vertebrae?

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The vertebrae are the individual bones that make up the vertebral column (spine).

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What is the function of the skeletal system?

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The skeletal system provides structure, support, and protection for the body, as well as facilitating movement.

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What is bone marrow?

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Bone marrow is the soft tissue found in the center of bones, responsible for producing blood cells.