bone that protects your brain
What is cranium
Upper jaw bone
Maxilla
What are bone cells that make new bone?
Osteoblasts
Lower jaw bone
Mandible
What bone cells destroy old and damaged bone so that it can be replaced?
Osteoclasts
Joints like the ones in the skull in which bones are held together by dense fibers are called
Fibrous joint
What condition occurs when bone cartilage is worn down between bones?
Osteoarthritis
These skeletal parts when in close proximity form a space between each bone call.
Joints
This type of joint allows for the greatest range of movement
Synovial joint/Hinge joint
What is the medical term for a broken bone?
Bone fracture
Type of joint that only moves in one plane of motion
Hinge
What two things are connected by a tendon?
Bone and muscle
How many types of bone marrow are there, and what are they called?
2 types; Red and Yellow bone marrow
The larger bone in the bottom half of the leg
Tibia
The smaller bone in the bottom half of the leg
Fibula
There are two parts to the skeletal system and one of them helps you move. They include the bones in your arms and legs.
Appendicular
Which procedure is used to diagnose blood cancers like leukemia?
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Your muscles are attached to your bones by _____.
Tendons