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Skeletal System
Anatomy & Location
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How many bones does an adult human have? | 206 |
| What function of the skeleton provides support for the body's muscles, fat, and skin? | Framework |
| What is the name of the process where bones produce blood cells and platelets? | Hemopoiesis or hematopoiesis |
| How many divisions of the skeleton are there? | 2 |
| Which skeletal divisions includes the cranium, sternum, ribs, and spine? | Axial skeleton |
| What is the correct term for the shaft of a long bone? | Diaphysis |
| What are the ends of long bones called? | Epiphysis |
| Correct term for the cavity within a long bone? | Medullary canal |
| What is the name of the membrane that lines the medullary canal? | Endosteum |
| Correct medical term that refers to "bone"? | Osteo- |
| Which skeletal division is made up of girdles and extremities? | Appendicular skeleton |
| What is the name of the tough outer membrane that covers bones? | Periosteum |