Composition of Skeletal System
made up of a marrow cavity, compact bone, spongy bone, and cartilage
What is a bone?
supports the body, facilitates movement, protects internal organs
What are the functions of the skeleton?
bone does break through skin
What is a compound fracture?
nutrient that regulates calcium loss from the bone, promoting bone density
(hint: bananas)
What is potassium?
The strongest/longest bone in the body is the ___.
What is the femur?
point at which two bones meet
What is a joint?
form of tissue that provides strength and durability
What is compact bone?
bone does not break through skin
What is a simple fracture?
calcium (found in dairy products, seeds, sardines, leafy greens, etc.)
What nutrient provides bone strength and durability?
more than half of the bones in your body are located in the ___ and ___.
What are the hands and feet?
connects bones to the muscle that enable them to move
What is a tendon?
form of marrow producing red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets
What is red bone marrow?
when a bone slips out of place, tearing the ligament attached to a joint
What is a dislocation?
found in spinach, edamame, black beans, bananas, etc.
(hint: a metal)
What is magnesium?
there are ___ bones in an adult human body.
How many is 206 bones?
band of fibrous, elastic connective tissue that attaches a bone to a bone
What is a ligament?
houses the bone marrow and allows bones to be lighter
What is the spongy bone?
causes bones to become weak and brittle
What is osteoporosis?
found in chicken, turkey, broccoli, organ meats, sunflower seeds, and seafood; promotes the formation of durable bones
(hint: stinks like sulfur)
What is phosphorus?
heavier items towards the back, use both straps
How can you manage backpack injury?
strong, flexible connective tissue that acts as a cushion between bones and reduces friction
What is cartilage?
form of marrow storing fat and minerals
What is yellow bone marrow?
process by which bones are renewed and/or repaired
What is ossification?
vitamin D (found in oranges, mushrooms, fatty fish, exposure to the sun, etc.)
What nutrient helps the body absorb calcium?
There are around ___ bones in a newborn baby's body.
How many are 300 bones?