Skeletal System

Front

What is the structural unit of compact bone?

Back

Osteon

Front

What mineral is primarily found in bones?

Back

Calcium

Front

What is the structural unit of spongy bone?

Back

Trabeculae

Front

What is the term for the place where two bones meet?

Back

Joint

Front

What type of joint is characterized by immovable junctions between two bones?

Back

Suture

Front

What type of bone is dense and forms the outer layer of bones?

Back

Compact bone

Front

What type of bone is lighter and contains trabecular structures?

Back

Spongy bone

Front

What is the function of the skeletal system?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between a joint and a suture?

Back

A joint allows for movement between bones, while a suture is an immovable joint.

Front

What type of bone is primarily responsible for producing blood cells?

Back

Red bone marrow found in spongy bone.