Have little movement but provide support and stability
Longer then they are wide
Usually long as they are wide
Question 4
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Flat bones are:
Answer
Important in movement and physical support
Usually thin and sometimes have a curved shape to them
Protect internal organs
Usually long as they are wide
Many of them have broad surfaces for the attachment of muscles
Often described as cube shaped
Question 5
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Irregular bones are:
Answer
Vary in shape
Usually long as they are wide
Some protect organs while others attach to tendons
Mainly found in the arms and legs
Broad surfaces for muscle attachment
Question 6
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Example of long bones:
Answer
Humerus
Carpals
Sternum
Patella
Ribs
Femur
Tarsals
Cranial bones
Phalanges
Vertebrae
Question 7
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Examples of short bones:
Answer
Ribs
Carpals
Patella
Tarsals
Humerus
Question 8
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Examples of flat bones:
Answer
Femur
Carpals
Scapula
Ribs
Patella
Vertebrae
Sternum
Tarsals
Cranial bones
Question 9
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Examples of irregular bones
Answer
Ribs
Patella
Carpals
Vertebrae
Sternum
Cranial bones
Question 10
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The outer layer of the bone is called the [blank_start]periosteum[blank_end]. This layer is then followed by [blank_start]compact bone[blank_end]. Beneath that is the [blank_start]spongy bone[blank_end], also called the [blank_start]cancellous[blank_end]. The innermost layer is made of [blank_start]bone marrow[blank_end].
Answer
periosteum
compact bone
cancellous
spongy bone
bone marrow
bone marrow
compact bone
cancellous
periosteum
spongy bone
cancellous
periosteum
compact bone
bone marrow
spongy bone
long bones
compact bone
periosteum
bone marrow
spongy bone
cancellous
red bone marrow
yellow bone marrow
periosteum
compact bone
red bone marrow
bone marrow
yellow bone marrow
cancellous
spongy bone
Question 11
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The cranium is the skull or head
Answer
True
False
Question 12
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The patella is also known as the bones in your ankle
The long bone in the forearm (little finger to elbow)
Question 17
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We can take care of our bones by [blank_start]taking caution[blank_end], doing [blank_start]impact sports[blank_end], and making sure we have enough [blank_start]minerals[blank_end], especially calcium and phosphorus.
Answer
taking caution
impact sports
minerals
Question 18
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[blank_start]Calcium phosphate[blank_end] helps bones [blank_start]harden[blank_end] and able to withstand [blank_start]impact[blank_end].