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Skeletal System
Human Anatomy & Physiology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the job of the skeletal system? | Protects the bones, protect the organs, make red blood cells, store calcium, and help with the environment. |
| Why do we need cartilage? | Provides a cushion at the ends of some bones. Prevents bones from rubbing together. Develops in the spongy bone. Joints are places where bones meet. |
| What kinds of joints are there and how do they work? | Moving: A. Hinge, ex: elbow and knee B. Ball and Socket, ex: shoulder and hip C. Gliding, ex: wrist and ankle D. Pivot, ex: ligament Non-moving: Fixed,ex:fixed cranial joint |
| Skeleton Parts | Patella,kneecap |
| Skeleton Parts | Clavicle, collar bone |
| Skeleton Parts | Tibia,shinbone and lower leg bone |