Bones

What are bones?

• Bones are soft tissues that provide flexibility to the body.

• Bones are individual parts of a hard interior framework that provides shape and protection for the human body.

• Bones are fluid-filled cavities that store nutrients.

• Bones are external structures that help in locomotion.

What is the purpose of the rib cage?

• To provide flexibility to the spine

• To protect the heart and lungs and support the upper body

• To assist in digestion

• To produce red blood cells

How many bones are in the human body?

• 198

• 206

• 215

• 250

What is the difference between a bone and a joint?

• A bone is a hard structure that makes up the skeleton, while a joint is the point where two bones meet.

• A bone is a flexible structure that connects muscles, while a joint is a solid part of the skeleton.

• A bone is a type of joint that allows for movement, while a joint is a type of bone that provides support.

• A bone is a living tissue that can regenerate, while a joint is a non-living structure that connects bones.

What is bone marrow?

• A type of muscle tissue that helps in movement.

• The soft tissue inside bones where blood cells are produced.

• A hard structure that supports the body and protects organs.

• A fluid that circulates in the blood and carries nutrients.

What are ligaments?

• Strong bands of tissue that connect bones to other bones at joints.

• Flexible tissues that connect muscles to bones.

• Fluid-filled sacs that cushion joints.

• Tough membranes that cover the surface of bones.

What is cartilage?

• A type of bone that provides structure to the body.

• A flexible tissue that provides support and cushioning at joints.

• A type of muscle that aids in movement.

• A hard tissue that protects organs.

What are the types of joints?

• Hinge joints, ball-and-socket joints, and pivot joints

• Hinge joints, gliding joints, and saddle joints

• Ball-and-socket joints, fibrous joints, and cartilaginous joints

• Hinge joints, ball-and-socket joints, and fixed joints

What is the torso?

• The torso is the main part of the body, including the shoulders, chest, abdomen, and hips.

• The torso is the upper part of the body, excluding the arms and legs.

• The torso is a term used to describe the head and neck region.

• The torso refers to the lower limbs of the body.

What is the skull?

• A solid structure made of cartilage that supports the head

• A hollow case made from 18 fused bony plates and 2 jaw bones that surround and protect the brain, inner ears, and eyes

• A flexible membrane that connects the brain to the spinal cord

• A collection of muscles that control facial expressions