Function
What bone encloses the brain ?
skull/cranium
This bone is located in the head
skull/cranium
What is the side to side curvature of the spine ?
scoliosis
Are bones alive or dead?
alive
What is in between bones
Joint
What set of bones protects the internal organs like the heart and lung?
the ribs
This bone is located in the back
the spine
What is lack of bone mass?
osteoporosis
How many bones do adults have
206
Honeycomb-like structure at the end of long bones
Spongy bone
What bone keeps the back upright
the spine
these bones are located in the chest
ribs
What is caused by bacteria in bone tissue?
osteomyelitis
calcium or phosphorous
Soft spongy tissue in the middle of the bone
bone marrow
What bone is found in the thighs
This bone is located in the hips
pelvis
How many bones make up the skull
22
compact bone
What is the knee bone called (we didn't cover this!)?
the patella
This bone is located in the upper arm
humerus
What is the genetic condition that causes fragile bones?
osteogenesis imperfecta
Can you guess where the smallest body in your bone is located?
Name of the fluid found between bones (we didn't cover this!)
Synovial fluid