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BIO160 Skeletal Syst
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Bone thinning disease common in people over 65 years of age. | Osteoporosis |
| Weight bearing heel bone;largest tarsal bone. | Calcaneus |
| What is an articulation? | Where two or more bones meet/join |
| What are the two functions of joints? | 1. Hold bones together 2. Give our skeleton mobility |
| What are the two types of osseous tissue? | 1. Compact bone tissue 2. Spongy bone tissue |
| What type of osseous tissue is dense, smooth, and homogeneous? | Compact bone tissue |
| What type of osseous tissue is composed of small needle-like pieces of bone and open space? | Spongy bone tissue |