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skelectal system study guide for weekly assessment
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How does your skeleton maintain homeostasis | Organ systems in the body help |
| Outer membrane | thin, tough protective layer |
| Spongy bone | lightweight and strong, most is found at the end of the bone |
| Compact bone | hard and dense layer,contains blood vessels |
| Marrow | center of the bone, produces bloodcells (your blood comes from your bones!) |
| Blood vessels | transports blood in and out of the bone |
| Ligaments | connect bones to other bones |
| Tendons | connect muscles to bone |
| Cartilage | covers the end of most bones to cushion and protect them |