Anatomy Fall Final Review

Front

What are the 2 types of skeletons?

Back

Axial and appendicular.

Front

What are flat bones known for?

Back

They have a large surface area for attaching to muscles.

Front

What is also known as a nerve cell?

Back

Neuron.

Front

What is the function of nervous tissue?

Back

Tissue that receives and conducts electrochemical impulses from one part of the body to another.

Front

Which structure is most medial?

Back

Nose.

Front

What is the primary function of spongy bone?

Back

To provide structural support and house bone marrow.

Front

What is the role of compact bone?

Back

To provide strength and support to the skeleton.

Front

What is the function of the axial skeleton?

Back

To support the head, neck, and trunk, and protect the brain and spinal cord.

Front

What is the function of the appendicular skeleton?

Back

To facilitate movement and interaction with the environment.

Front

What are the main components of nervous tissue?

Back

Neurons and glial cells.