Skeleton system

Which of the following break down bone material?

Osteoclast

axial skeleton

Portion of the skeletal system that consists of the skull, rib cage, and vertebral column. 80 bones and rib cage includes 12 paired ribs (10 true ,2 floating.

skeletal system

Protects and supports body organs and provides a framework the muscles use to support movement. Made up of bones and joints. Produce WBC's and RBC's.

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the hyaline cartilage in the skeleton?

Reduce friction at joints

Osteoblasts

bone forming cells. Replace cartilage and secrete mineral deposits that form the matrix the nonliving substance of the bone. Strengthen bone tissue and carry out metabolic functions .

appendicular skeleton

bones of the shoulder, pelvis, and upper and lower extremities. 126 bones

osteoclasts function

break down bone

5 types of bones

long, short, flat, irregular, sesamoid

disease of the bone

osteoporosis

Adults and baby have how many bone?

Adult 206: baby :300

Which of the following are considered short bones?

Carpals & tarsal