Bones of the Skeletal System

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What is the main function of the skeletal system?

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The main function of the skeletal system is to provide structure and support to the body, protect internal organs, facilitate movement, store minerals, and produce blood cells.

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What is the largest bone in the human body?

Back

The largest bone in the human body is the femur, also known as the thigh bone.

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What is the term for the bones that make up the spine?

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The bones that make up the spine are called vertebrae.

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What is the function of the ribs?

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The ribs protect the heart and lungs and assist in the breathing process.

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

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The bone that forms the forehead is called the frontal bone.

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What is the term for the bone in the upper arm?

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The bone in the upper arm is called the humerus.

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What is the name of the bone that connects the shoulder to the arm?

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The bone that connects the shoulder to the arm is called the clavicle.

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What is the name of the bone that forms the base of the skull?

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The bone that forms the base of the skull is called the occipital bone.

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What is the term for the lower jaw bone?

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The lower jaw bone is called the mandible.

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

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The bone that protects the knee is called the patella, also known as the kneecap.