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Human Bio-skeleton

Skeletal System

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What is another name for the collarbone? Clavicle
What is another name for the knee? Patella
what are the 8 Functions of the skeleton? Protection, Movement, Support, producing red and white blood cells, Storage, Growth, Breathing, Sound transmission
What are the types of joints? Fibrous joint, Synovial joint, Cartilaginous Joint, Gliding Joint, Hinge joint, Pivot Joint, Saddle joint, Elipsodial joint, ball and Socket Joint
What is bone tissue? Bone is a living tissue made of special cells called osteocytes. they secrete a chemical substance that forms a hard but flexible matrix around it. Calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate and a protein called collagen. The collagen=flex before it breaks.
What are concentric Rings? Are osteocytes around a central canal. The osteocytes are supplied by tiny cappilaries that carry oxygen, nutrients and minerals in blood. nerves also travel up the canals so pain and damage can be felt.
What are the functions of the skeletal system? (describe them)
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