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, irregular bones, and sesamoid bones.

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What is the largest bone in the human body?

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The femur is the largest bone in the human body.

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What is the role of ligaments in the skeletal system?

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Ligaments connect bones to other bones at joints, providing stability and support.

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What is the difference between tendons and ligaments?

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Tendons connect muscles to bones, while ligaments connect bones to other bones.

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What is the axial skeleton?

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The axial skeleton consists of the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage, providing central support for the body.

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What is the appendicular skeleton?

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The appendicular skeleton includes the bones of the limbs and the girdles that attach them to the axial skeleton.

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What are the vertebrae?

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Vertebrae are the individual bones that make up the vertebral column (spine), protecting the spinal cord.

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What is the function of the rib cage?

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The rib cage protects the heart and lungs and assists in the breathing process.

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What is the patella?

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The patella, or kneecap, is a small bone that protects the knee joint.