Functions of Bones

Front

What is the primary function of bones that allows skeletal muscles to use them as levers for movement?

Back

Movement

Front

What skeletal function provides a framework that supports the body and protects soft organs?

Back

Support

Front

What is the function of bones that acts as a reservoir for essential minerals like calcium and phosphate?

Back

Mineral storage

Front

What bone function involves the production of blood cells and occurs in the bone marrow?

Back

Blood cell formation

Front

How many bones are typically found in an adult human skeleton?

Back

206

Front

What is the role of bones in protecting vital organs from injury?

Back

Protection

Front

What type of bone is primarily responsible for the storage of fat in the body?

Back

Yellow bone marrow

Front

What is the term for the process of bone formation?

Back

Ossification

Front

What type of bone is characterized by a dense outer layer and a spongy inner layer?

Back

Compact bone

Front

What is the name of the connective tissue that covers the outer surface of bones?

Back

Periosteum