skeleton system

Front

What is the smallest bone in the human body?

Back

The stapes, located in the ear.

Front

What two bones are connected at the knee joint?

Back

The femur (thigh bone) and the tibia (shin bone).

Front

What are the primary functions of the skeletal system?

Back

Support, protection, movement, mineral storage, and blood cell production.

Front

Which organs are protected by the ribcage?

Back

The heart and lungs.

Front

Where is the jawbone located?

Back

In the head.

Front

What is the total number of bones in an adult human skeleton?

Back

Typically 206 bones.

Front

What is the role of the vertebral column in the skeletal system?

Back

It protects the spinal cord and supports the head and body.

Front

What type of bone is the femur?

Back

A long bone.

Front

What is the difference between axial and appendicular skeleton?

Back

The axial skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, and ribcage; the appendicular skeleton includes the limbs and pelvic girdle.

Front

What is the function of the skull?

Back

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