The upper portion in a transverse cut, and is the most superior part of the body
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What organs does the skull protect?
The ears, brain, and eyes
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What is the pelvis.
the large bony structure near the base of the spine to which the hind limbs or legs are attached in humans and many other vertebrates.
100
Can osteoporosis cause bone fractures?
Yes
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In the human body, what usually provides the effort?
The muscles
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What is the difference between axial and appendicular skeleton?
The axial skeleton is the "core of the body" plus the tailbone, while the appendicular skeleton are the bones of the upper and lower limbs plus the bones that anchor these.
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What is the oxygen-carrying pigment that causes red blood cells to be red?
Hemoglobin
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Where is the fibula?
The fibula is bottom half of the lower limbs. It is the smaller of the tibia and fibula
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What is a greenstick fracture?
Greenstick fracture: an incomplete fracture in which the bone is bent. This type occurs most often in children.
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Correlating to the human body, which body part usually provides the pivot or fulcrum?
A joint
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Where is the hyoid bone is? Is it part of the axial or appendicular skeletons?
The hyoid bone is located in the neck between the lower jaw and the larynx. It is part of the axial skeleton.
300
What blood cells does marrow make?
Red blood cells, white blood cells, blood platelets
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What is the tibia?
It is the larger bone of the fibula and tibia, and is located on the bottom half of the lower limbs.