Skeletal System

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What is the function of the skeletal system?

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The skeletal system provides structure, support, and protection for the body, facilitates movement, and produces blood cells.

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What are the main types of bones in the human body?

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The main types of bones are long bones, short bones, flat bones, and irregular bones.

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What is a long bone?

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A long bone is a type of bone that is longer than it is wide, such as the femur and humerus.

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What is a short bone?

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A short bone is roughly cube-shaped and provides stability and support, such as the carpals and tarsals.

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What is a flat bone?

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A flat bone is thin and flat, providing protection and a surface for muscle attachment, such as the sternum and ribs.

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What is an irregular bone?

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An irregular bone has a complex shape that does not fit into the other categories, such as the vertebrae.

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What is the role of the mandible?

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The mandible, or lower jawbone, is responsible for holding the lower teeth and facilitating chewing.

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What is the function of the pelvis?

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The pelvis supports the weight of the upper body when sitting and standing, and it protects the pelvic organs.

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What is the difference between the femur and fibula?

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The femur is the thigh bone and the longest bone in the body, while the fibula is a smaller bone located next to the tibia in the lower leg.

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What is the purpose of the patella?

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The patella, or kneecap, protects the knee joint and improves the leverage of the thigh muscles.