scientific name for fingers and toes
phalanges
Inside the center of the bone is a hollowed-out cavity filled with thick fluid.
Red blood cells produced here.
bone marrow
bones that protect your heart and lungs
ribs
scientific name for the jaw
mandible
breastbone -- middle of your chest
sternum
Name the highlighted bone: 
Femur
What type of bone cell destroys bone
Osteoclasts
The type of joints in your shoulder and hips
ball and socket joints
How many bones are you born with
270-300
kneecap
patella
What is the name of the bone highlighted?

Sacrum
Red bone marrow produces what
blood cells
longest arm bone, which is at the top of the arm.
humerus
What is the rubbery tissue that cushions bones located at joints
Cartilage
The medical term for the five bones that connect finger bones to wrist bones
metacarpals
What is the smaller lower leg bone called?
fibula
What bone is on the thumb side of the arm?
Radius
Ankle bones are called _____________.
tarsals
What attaches bone to bone
Ligaments
These hold bones together
ligaments
Name the red bones:
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scapula
The type of joint that allows your head to turn.
pivot joint
This structure is hard bone that provides structure to bones
Compact bone
Name 2 functions of the skeletal system
shape/support, protects, movement, makes blood cells, storage