Skeletal System Review

Skeletal System Review

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Science

11th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the diaphysis of a long bone?

Back

The diaphysis is the long, tubular shaft of a long bone, primarily composed of compact bone and containing the medullary cavity.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is compact bone?

Back

Compact bone is a dense and strong type of bone tissue that forms the outer layer of bones, providing strength and support.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of bone is the scapula?

Back

The scapula is classified as a flat bone, which is thin and often curved.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is spongy bone?

Back

Spongy bone, also known as cancellous bone, is a lighter, less dense bone tissue found at the ends of long bones and in the interior of others, characterized by a porous structure.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many bones are in the adult human body?

Back

The adult human body typically has 206 bones.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the medullary cavity?

Back

The medullary cavity is the central cavity of bone shafts where red and yellow bone marrow is stored.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the periosteum?

Back

The periosteum is a dense layer of vascular connective tissue enveloping the bones except at the surfaces of the joints.

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