Skeletal System Review

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What is the medullary cavity?

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The medullary cavity is the central cavity of bone shafts where red and yellow bone marrow is stored.

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What is the function of compact bone?

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Compact bone provides strength and support to the skeletal system, making up the dense outer layer of bones.

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What is yellow marrow?

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Yellow marrow is a type of bone marrow that stores fat and is found in the medullary cavity of long bones.

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What is the periosteum?

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The periosteum is a dense layer of vascular connective tissue enveloping the bones except at the surfaces of the joints.

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What is the proximal epiphysis?

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The proximal epiphysis is the end of a long bone that is closest to the body's trunk.

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What is the diaphysis?

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The diaphysis is the long, tubular shaft of a long bone, providing structural support.

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What is the distal epiphysis?

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The distal epiphysis is the end of a long bone that is farthest from the body's trunk.

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What is the epiphyseal line?

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The epiphyseal line is a remnant of the growth plate (epiphyseal plate) where bone growth occurs in children.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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How many bones are in the adult human body?

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There are 206 bones in the adult human body.

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What type of bone is the sacrum?

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The sacrum is classified as an irregular bone.