Skeletal System Review

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What are the tarsals?

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The tarsals are a group of seven bones in the foot that make up the ankle and the back part of the foot.

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What is the humerus?

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The humerus is the long bone in the upper arm that runs from the shoulder to the elbow.

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What does the axial skeleton consist of?

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The axial skeleton consists of the bones of the head and trunk, including the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage.

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Where is articular cartilage found?

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Articular cartilage is found at the ends of bones, where they meet to form joints.

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What is the clavicle?

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The clavicle, also known as the collarbone, is a long bone that connects the arm to the body, located between the sternum and the scapula.

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What are the main functions of the skeletal system?

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The main functions of the skeletal system include providing support, facilitating movement, protecting internal organs, storing minerals, and producing blood cells.

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How many bones are in the adult human body?

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An adult human body typically has 206 bones.

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What is the difference between the axial and appendicular skeleton?

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The axial skeleton includes the bones of the head and trunk, while the appendicular skeleton includes the bones of the limbs and the girdles that attach them to the axial skeleton.

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What is the role of the vertebral column?

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The vertebral column, or spine, protects the spinal cord and provides structural support for the body.

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What type of joint is formed by the humerus and the scapula?

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The joint formed by the humerus and the scapula is a ball-and-socket joint, allowing for a wide range of motion.