How many bones are found in the adult human skeleton?
There are 206 bones in total.
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What is cartilage?
Cartilage is tough, flexible tissue that supports and shaped the body.
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What is the purpose of having joints in the skeleton?
To allow the skeleton, and you, to be able to move your bones.
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Does the human skeletal skull contain only bone?
Yes
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What are bones in the skeletal system?
Bones are organs
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How many bones are in the skull?
There are 22 different bones total.
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What is spongy bone and where is it found?
Spongy bone is part of the bone that has many empty holes (like a sponge), is lightweight and strong and is usually found toward the end on the bone.
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How does a hinge joint move and what is an example of a hinge joint?
A hinge joint moves back and forth like your knee and elbow.
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Do bones regererate (grow)?
Yes
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What do many bones make and where do they make it?
They make blood cells in the marrow
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How long are the 3 smallest bones in the human body and where are they found?
They are 2cm long all together and are found in the ear.
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What is solid bone and where is it found?
Solid bone is very compact, the hard part of the bone and very strong and usually found on the outer edges of bones.
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How does your ball-and-socket joint move and what are example of these joints?
Ball-and-socket joints allows you to twist and turn the bones (joints) in a circle where they meet, like your shoulder and upper arm and your upper leg (hips).
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Do your bones increase are you grow older?
Yes
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What do bones store and how does this help bones?
Bones store calcium and that helps to make bones strong
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How many bones are in an infant's wrist?
There are 5 bones
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What is a ligament and where are they found?
Ligaments are tough fibers that hold one bone to another and are usually found at bone joints, where they come together.
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What is a fixed joint and what is an example of a fixed joint?
A fixed joint is where bones come together and they do not move, like your skull.
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Do all vertebrates have skeletons?
Yes
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Bones provide a place for what to attach?
They provide a place for muscles to attach.
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How many bones are in an adult's wrist?
There are 8 bones.
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What is bone marrow and what is made there?
Bone marrow is the soft center on bone and blood cells and platelets are made there.
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Can there be 2 joints in your skeleton in one place?
No. Only one joint at a time is allowed.
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What are your ears and you nose made of?
Ears are all cartilage and your nose is bone and cartilage.