The Skeletal System

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What is a strain?

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A strain is an overstretched muscle or tendon.

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What are the 3 main types of joints in the human body?

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Hinge, ball and socket, and swivel/pivot joints.

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True or False: The living cells that deposit minerals on your bones are called ligaments.

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False. They are called osteoblasts.

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True or False: A bone is not a living organ.

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False. Bones are living organs that contain cells.

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How many bones does the adult human body have?

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The adult human body has 206 bones.

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What is the function of ligaments?

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Ligaments connect bones to other bones at joints.

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What is the role of tendons in the skeletal system?

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Tendons connect muscles to bones.

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What is the axial skeleton?

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The axial skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage.

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What is the appendicular skeleton?

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The appendicular skeleton includes the limbs and the pelvic and shoulder girdles.

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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.