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