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Physiology/Wk 7
Skeletal Tissues & Skeletons/ wk 5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the main types of skeletal tissues? | Bone tissue – provides structure, supports the body, and stores minerals. Cartilage – flexible tissue that cushions joints and supports soft structures. Ligaments – connect bones to other bones. Tendons – connect muscles to bones. |
| What are the two main types of bone? | Compact bone – dense and strong; forms the outer layer of bones. Spongy bone – lighter, with spaces; found inside bones and helps reduce weight while supporting strength. |
| What are the main functions of the skeleton? | The skeleton supports the body, protects organs, enables movement, stores minerals (like calcium and phosphorus), and produces blood cells in bone marrow. |
| What are the two divisions of the human skeleton? | Axial skeleton – skull, vertebral column, and rib cage; supports and protects vital organs. Appendicular skeleton – limbs, shoulders, and pelvis; allows movement and interaction with the environment. |