Skeletal System Vocabulary

Front

What is the outer layer of bone that surrounds spongy bone and is hard and tough?

Back

Compact bone

Front

What type of muscle is found in the heart and operates involuntarily?

Back

Cardiac muscle

Front

What is the framework of bones that supports and protects the body called?

Back

Skeleton

Front

What is the term for the bone structure that is strong yet lightweight and found inside compact bone?

Back

Spongy bone

Front

What type of tissue forms the nervous system?

Back

Nerve tissue

Front

What is the primary function of the skeletal system?

Back

To support and protect the body, facilitate movement, and produce blood cells.

Front

What are the two main types of bone tissue?

Back

Compact bone and spongy bone.

Front

What is the role of cartilage in the skeletal system?

Back

To provide flexibility and support at joints, and to cushion bones.

Front

What is the difference between axial and appendicular skeleton?

Back

The axial skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage, while the appendicular skeleton includes the limbs and pelvic girdle.

Front

What is the process of bone formation called?

Back

Ossification.