Understanding Bones - CC

Bones found in the vertical axis of the body are called

• Axial

• Appendicualar

• Limbs

• Vertebrae

Bones that help us move around are called

• Axial

• Appendicular

• Limbs

• Joints

"Dog bone" like bones

• Long

• Short

• Flat

• Irregular

Bones found in the hands and feet

• Long

• Short

• Flat

• Irregular

Skull, Sternum, and Shoulder Blades

• Long

• Short

• Flat

• Irregular

An asymmetrical bone

• Long

• Short

• Flat

• Irregular

What is the function of red bone marrow?

• Regulating temperature

• Strengthening bones

• Producing blood cells

• Storing fat

What are osteons?

• Weight-bearing structures in bones

• Bone cells

• Bone diseases

• Types of bone marrow

What is one of the key roles of bones in the human body?

• Producing oxygen

• Storing minerals like calcium

• Digesting food

• Filtering blood

What is the role of osteoblasts in bones?

• Causing bone diseases

• Transporting nutrients

• Building new bone tissue

• Breaking down bone tissue