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pages 97-103 Bones
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How many bones are there in the skeletal system? | 206 |
| What is the backbone of the skeletal system?(this consists of head and spine bones) | The Axial Skeleton |
| The Head bone that protects your brain is called? | The Cranium |
| What is the longest bone in the body? | The Femur |
| The most prominent bones of the thoracic cage are...? | TheRibs |
| The shoulder bones that include the shoulder blades (scapulae) and collarbones are collectively known as...? | The Pectoral Girdle |
| This is composed of two large heavy pelvic bones that attach to the sacrum of the axial skeleton, forming a rigid ring of thick bone that supports most of the body's weight. | The Pelvic Girdle |
| This system includes 126 bones that form the pectoral girdle, the pelvic girdle and the appendages. | The Appendicular skeleton |
| Another name for arms and legs? | The Appendages |