Bones Basics
What hard tissue makes up most of the skeleton?
Bone
Long bones are mostly found in the what?
Arms and legs
What is the place where two bones meet called?
A joint
What tissue allows movement of the body?
Muscle tissue
Why is calcium important for bones?
It makes bones strong
How many bones are in the adult human body?
206
What type of bone protects the brain?
Flat bone (skull)
What type of joint is found in the elbow?
Hinge joint
What type of muscle is attached to bones?
Skeletal muscle
What condition results from weak or brittle bones?
Osteoporosis
What mineral gives bones their hardness?
Calcium
Name the type of bone that makes up the vertebrae.
Irregular bones
What joint allows the greatest range of motion?
Ball-and-socket joint
What kind of muscle works automatically in organs?
Smooth muscle
What connects muscle to bone?
Tendon
What part of the bone produces blood cells?
Bone marrow
What small bones are found in the wrist?
Carpals
What type of joint is found in the neck and allows turning?
Pivot joint
What muscle controls the heartbeat?
Cardiac muscle
What connects bone to bone?
Ligament
What is the scientific name for the study of bones?
Osteology
What type of bone is the patella (kneecap)?
Sesamoid bone
What substance reduces friction in movable joints?
Synovial fluid
Muscles work in pairs called what?
Antagonistic pairs
What disease causes joints to become inflamed and painful?
Arthritis