Skeletal System Vocabulary

These cells are responsible for removing minerals and collagen from bones.

• Osteoblast

• Osteoplast

• Endorphins

• Hematoma

These cells are responsible for adding new collagen and minerals to bones

• Osteoblast

• Periosteum

• Osteoplast

• Stem Cells

These are the natural painkillers of the body.

• Stem Cells

• Osteoblast

• Endorphins

• Periosteum

This is a swelling or collection of blood at the site of an injury that involves a broken blood vessel.

• Stem

• Osteoblast

• Stem Cell

• Hematoma

These cells are responsible for making new cells , they divide every 1 to 2 days.

• Bone Cells

• Stem Cells

• Muscle Cells

• Cardiac Cells

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

This is a dense fibrous membrane that covers the surface of the bones except joints.

• Endorphins

• Hematoma

• Periosteum

• Osteoplast

The ___________________ skeleton is made up of the front and hind limbs

• Appendicular

• Axial

The head, spinal cord (vertebrae) and ribs make up the

____________ skeleton.

• Axial

• Appendicular

The ______________ bone in the horse is equal to the knee bone in Humans.

• Hock

• Patella

• Vertebrae

• Ulna

The Ulna and Radius are fused in horses, but not in Humans.

• True

• False

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