Marrow
What Cell builds bone tissue?
Osteoblasts
Define the red bone
Patella
What is another word for the jaw bone
Define this
Pelvis
How many bones make up the human body?
206
What layer of bone tissue has a tough outer shell that contains blood vessels and nerves
Periosteum
Define this bone
Femur
7
The bones in your ankle are
Tarsals
What type of bone is the Skull
Flat Bone
What cell break down old bone tissue?
Osteoclasts
What type of bones are the carpals
Cuboid
What are the names of the bones in the forearm
Ulna and radius
Phalanges
How many pairs of ribs are in the human body?
12
What layer of bone tissue is porous and honeycombed in texture
Spongy Bone
Define this bone
Humerus
The neck
The Fibula and Tibia are what type of bones
Long bones
There are 5 main functions of the skeletal system
Support, movement Protection Storage of minerals and fats, Blood cell formation
What is the purpose of the honeycomb texture in bone tissue
To provide strength but keep the bones light weight.
Define this bone
Scapula
Define this bone
Clavicle
What is the longest bone in the body?
Femur