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's organs, facilitates movement, and produces blood cells.

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

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The main 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 ligaments in the skeletal system?

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Ligaments are tough fibers that connect bones to other bones, providing stability to joints.

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What is the difference between a bone and a cartilage?

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Bones are hard, dense structures that provide support and protection, while cartilage is a flexible tissue that cushions joints and allows for smooth movement.

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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.

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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.

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

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The scapula, or shoulder blade, connects the humerus (upper arm bone) with the clavicle (collarbone) and provides attachment points for muscles.

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What are the major functions of the vertebral column?

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The vertebral column protects the spinal cord, supports the head, and allows for flexibility and movement of the torso.

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What is bone marrow and what is its function?

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Bone marrow is a soft tissue found in the center of bones that produces blood cells.