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CDC 1-2
Muscoskeletal System
Question | Answer |
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The _____ serves as the body’s frame. It is actually a combination of two systems— the skeletal system and the muscular system. | Muscoskeletal System |
The main outermost portion of bones is composed of a tough tissue membrane called the ______. | periosteum |
______ is the strong portion of the bone that does not bend | Compact bone |
The ends of the bones are covered with a layer of cartilage called _______. | articular cartilage |
Bone ends contain very little compact bone. Instead, they mainly are composed of a spongy substance called ______. | cancellous bone |
Beneath the compact and cancellous bone is a hollow area called the ______. | medullary cavity (or medullary canal) |
_____ and _____ are also located within the medullary cavity. | Nerves and blood vessels |