1
Q
How many bones are in the adult human body?
A
206
does not include the sesamoid bones in hands and feet
2
Q
what is the function of the skeletal system?
A
support, protection, movement, blood cell production,fat storage, and mineral storage
3
Q
what are the three types of cells in bone tissue?
A
Osteoblasts
Osteocytes
Osteoclasts
4
Q
Osteoblasts
A
bone-forming cells
5
Q
oosteocytes
A
mature bone cells
6
Q
osteoclasts
A
bone-destroying cells
7
Q
what are the two types of bone tissue?
A
Compact and spongey
8
Q
what is compact bone?
A
the hard outershell of the bone
9
Q
What is spongey bone?
A
the lighter lattice work inside bones that can rearrage its self to addapt to changes of stress load
10
Q
what is ossification?
A
bone growth
11
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