Skeletal System

Front

What protects the spinal cord?

Back

The vertebrae protect the spinal cord.

Front

Bone cells are known as:

Back

Osteocytes.

Front

The skull protects which organ?

Back

The brain.

Front

What bone is highlighted?

Back

Pelvis.

Front

Occurs when the bones of inactive people tend to lose mass:

Back

Atrophy.

Front

What is the function of the ribcage?

Back

The ribcage protects the heart and lungs.

Front

What is the process of bone formation called?

Back

Ossification.

Front

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

Back

Ball-and-socket joint.

Front

What is the main mineral found in bones?

Back

Calcium.

Front

What is the term for the soft tissue found inside bones?

Back

Bone marrow.