Anatomy- Chapter 5: The Skeletal System

Front

The word skeleton comes from Greek meaning:

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dried up body

Front

Function of bones?

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All of the above

Front

Bone stores minerals, mainly:

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calcium and phosphorus

Front

Adult skeleton composition:

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206 bones

Front

Bone with a spiky, open appearance:

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Spongy bone

Front

Long bone?

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femur

Front

The ___________ makes up most of a long bone’s length and is compact bone.

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diaphysis

Front

Children's bones have red marrow until age 6 or 7, then replaced by yellow marrow.

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true

Front

Bones of the wrist and ankle:

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short bones

Front

Bone formation is called ___________

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ossification