Skeletal System

Front

What does red bone marrow produce?

Back

Blood Cells

Front

What type of joint allows you to bend and straighten your knee?

Back

Hinge Joint

Front

How many bones does an adult skeleton have?

Back

206

Front

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

Back

Gliding Joint

Front

Why do we keep some cartilage in our bodies?

Back

To prevent our bones from rubbing up against each other.

Front

What is the main function of the skeletal system?

Back

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

Front

What are the two main types of bone marrow?

Back

Red bone marrow and yellow bone marrow.

Front

What is the role of yellow bone marrow?

Back

To store fat and produce some types of blood cells.

Front

What is cartilage?

Back

A flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body.

Front

What is the difference between a hinge joint and a ball-and-socket joint?

Back

A hinge joint allows movement in one direction (like a door), while a ball-and-socket joint allows for rotational movement in multiple directions.