Skeleton 1
Where in the body is the Skeletal System located
Under the skin and makes up most of the body
Which other system does the skeletal system work well with
the muscular system
How many bones does the adult human body have
206.
In Wich part of the skeletal system harbors the brain
the skull
Witch part of the skeleton contains the nerves
the spine
Why is the skeletal system important
It provides structure and enables movement and protects internal organs
How many bones does the infant have
over 300
Where are the feet located in the skeletal system
at the bottom
What is the strongest substance in the skeletal system
the teeth
How many irregular bones do you have
you have three types of bones the vertebrae of your spine and your facial bones a.k.a your cheek bones
What are the primary components of the skeletal system
skull, vertebral, column, spine, rib cage, limbs and pelvis
What do metatarsals mean
long foot bones
What is the toes function
they help balance the body
What is the longest bone in the human body
the femur
What do the nerves do
the nerves send a message like ouch then the brain sends a message back to the nerves.
Five major characteristics of the system
support, protection, movement, mineral storage and blood cell production
How many bones do your feet contain
they have 52 bones
What connects bone to bone
Ligaments
What is the densest bone in the skeletal system
the temporal bone
How many bones do you have in your hands
you have 54
What is each bone's main function
provide support movement via muscles calcium deposits and blood cell production and minerals.
What are the two different parts of the skeletal system
the axel and the apendicular
What are the three types of the skeletal system
the Hydrostatic system, Exoskeleton and the Endoskeleton
What is the bone that connects your upper arm to your clavicle
your scapula
What is the soft spongy bone called a what does it do?
its called red and yellow marrow and produces red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets,