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24 Cards in this Set
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What is the main function of skeleton? |
Supports and protects all your soft inside andhelp you move. |
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What are the layers of bones? |
Periosteum ,compact bone and sponge bone |
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Where does you can find periosteum? |
In the endpoints of large bones |
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What is the marrow? |
A jelly like substance that could be red or yellow |
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What does red marrow produces? |
Body´s blood cells |
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What does yellow marrow produces? |
Lipids |
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What principal element does bones store? |
Calcium |
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How is the spine formed? |
By 33 bones called vertebrae |
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How many bones are in the skull? |
8 |
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What connects the bones? |
Ligaments |
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How ligaments does connects bones? |
By tissues called tendons |
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What´s the function of cartilage? |
To protect bones from friction between each other |
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Whats the name of the place where bones meet? |
Joints |
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What are the 3 principal cells in bones? |
Osteoblast, osteocyte y osteoclast |
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How many bones conforms our skeleton when we are adults? |
206 |
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How many bones conforms our skeleton when we are adults? |
300 |
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What is the calvicie? |
The collar bones in shoulders |
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Where is the sternum? |
In the front of the chest |
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What the function of RIB cage? |
Protect heart and lungs from hits. |
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Wha tare the bones of the arm? |
Humerus, ulna and radius |
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What is the largest bone? |
Pelvis |
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What’s the function on pelvis? |
Protect bladder and ureter. |
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Whats the longest and strongest bone? |
Femur |
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Where are tibia and fibula? |
Beyond knees |
