Skeletal System

Front

What is the place where two bones meet?

Back

joint

Front

What is the name for the connector that attaches bone to bone?

Back

ligament

Front

What is the name of the bone that forms the spine?

Back

Vertebrae

Front

What is the longest bone in the human body?

Back

Femur

Front

What type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?

Back

ball-and-socket joint

Front

What is the function of ligaments in the skeletal system?

Back

Ligaments connect bone to bone, providing stability to joints.

Front

What is the term for the flexible connective tissue found in joints?

Back

cartilage

Front

What is the name of the bone that protects the brain?

Back

skull

Front

What is the role of the skeletal system in the human body?

Back

The skeletal system provides structure, support, and protection for the body, and facilitates movement.

Front

What is the term for the process of bone formation?

Back

ossification