Skeletal System

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What are ligaments?

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Ligaments are strong bands of connective tissue that hold moveable joints together.

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How many bones are in an adult human skeleton?

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An adult human skeleton has 206 bones.

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Where are cardiac muscles found?

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Cardiac muscles are found in the heart.

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What type of joint allows one bone to slide over another?

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The gliding joint allows one bone to slide over another.

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What is the function of cartilage in joints?

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Cartilage prevents bones from rubbing against each other.

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What is the skeletal system?

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The skeletal system is the framework of bones and cartilage that supports the body.

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What are the two main types of joints?

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The two main types of joints are moveable joints and immovable joints.

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What is the role of tendons in the skeletal system?

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Tendons connect muscles to bones, allowing for movement.

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What is the difference between the axial and appendicular skeleton?

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The axial skeleton includes the skull, spine, and rib cage, while the appendicular skeleton includes the limbs and pelvis.

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What is bone marrow?

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Bone marrow is the soft tissue inside bones that produces blood cells.