Skeleton System

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What is an example of a long bone?

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Thigh Bone (Femur) is an example of a long bone.

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What is the temporal bone?

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The temporal bone is a paired bone located at the sides and base of the skull, involved in forming the sides of the cranium.

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What is the frontal bone?

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The frontal bone is a bone in the skull that forms the forehead and the upper part of the eye sockets.

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What is the occipital bone?

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The occipital bone is located at the back of the skull and contains the foramen magnum, through which the spinal cord passes.

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What is the axial skeleton?

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The axial skeleton consists of the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage, providing 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.

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What are the main functions of the skeleton?

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The skeleton provides support, protection for internal organs, facilitates movement, stores minerals, and produces blood cells.

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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, found inside bones, and contains red bone marrow.

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What is the role of the vertebral column?

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

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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.