Skeletal system

Front

How many bones are in the adult skeletal system?

Back

206

Front

What does the cranium protect?

Back

The brain.

Front

What is the place where two bones meet?

Back

Joint.

Front

What is the cranium?

Back

The skull.

Front

What are ribs?

Back

Bones that protect the chest cavity.

Front

What is the function of the skeletal system?

Back

To provide structure, support, and protection to the body.

Front

What is a ligament?

Back

A connective tissue that connects bones to other bones.

Front

What is a tendon?

Back

A connective tissue that connects muscles to bones.

Front

What is the longest bone in the human body?

Back

The femur.

Front

What is the role of the vertebral column?

Back

To protect the spinal cord and support the head.