Skeletal Sysem Flashcards by James Borlase

Q

How many bones are in the adult body?

A

206

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Q

What is the axial skeleton?

A

Skull, spine, ribs, sternum (protection)

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Q

What is the appendicular skeleton?

A

Limbs and girdles (movement)

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Q

What minerals do bones store?

A

Calcium and phosphate

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Q

What is haemopoiesis?

A

Blood cell production in bone marrow

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