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How many bones are in the adult skeletal system? -
Answer-206
How many bones are babies born with? -
Answer-270
Axial skeleton -
Answer-Portion of the skeletal system that consists of the skull, rib cage, and vertebral
column
Appendicular skeleton -
Answer-Bones of the limbs and limb girdles that are attached to the axial skeleton, 126
bones (64 upper, 62 lower)
Which gender has heavier/denser bones? -
Answer-Male
What are the functions of bones? -
Answer-1. levers for muscles to move 2. protect/support internal organs 3. produce blood
cells from bone marrow 4. store minerals
Where do you find red bone marrow? -
Answer-flat bones, end of long bones
Where do you find white bone marrow? -
Answer-middle of long bones
Long bones -
Answer-upper and lower extremities
Flat bones -
Answer-bones of the ribs, shoulder blades, pelvis, and skull
Irregular bones -
Answer-bones of the vertebrae and face
Short bones -
Answer-bones of the wrist and ankles
Sesamoid bones -
, Answer-type of short bone that acts as a mechanical lever, ex. patella
complete fracture -
Answer-bone is broken all the way through
incomplete fracture -
Answer-bone is not broken all the way through
open fracture -
Answer-bone fracture that breaks through the skin
closed fracture -
Answer-broken bone with no open wound
simple fracture -
Answer-bone is broken cleanly; the ends do not penetrate the skin