Skeletal System

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What is the function of the skeletal system?

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The skeletal system provides structure, support, and protection for the body, facilitates movement, produces blood cells, and stores minerals.

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What are the major types of bones in the human body?

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The major types of bones are long bones, short bones, flat bones, irregular bones, and sesamoid bones.

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What is the largest bone in the human body?

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The femur is the largest bone in the human body.

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What is the role of the mandible in the skeletal system?

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The mandible, or lower jawbone, is responsible for holding the lower teeth in place and is involved in chewing and speaking.

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What are carpals and where are they located?

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Carpals are the eight small bones that make up the wrist, allowing for a range of motion.

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What is the difference between compact bone and spongy bone?

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Compact bone is dense and forms the outer layer of bones, while spongy bone is lighter, less dense, and found at the ends of long bones and in the interior of others.

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What is the role of epithelial tissue in the body?

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Epithelial tissue covers the surfaces of the body, both inside and out, and is involved in protection, absorption, secretion, and sensation.

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What are irregular bones?

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Irregular bones have complex shapes that do not fit into the other categories of bone types, such as the vertebrae and certain facial bones.

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What is the axial skeleton?

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The axial skeleton consists of the bones of the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage, providing central support and protection for the brain, spinal cord, and thoracic organs.

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What is the appendicular skeleton?

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The appendicular skeleton includes the bones of the limbs and the girdles that attach them to the axial skeleton, facilitating movement.