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Characteristics of Skeletal System
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Total cards: 6•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026
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#1
Front (Question)
functions
Back (Answer)
• shape and support • movement • protective • stores • makes blood cells
#2
Front (Question)
shapes of bones
Back (Answer)
• short (ears, fingers, toes, etc.) • long (arms, legs, etc.) • irregular (pelvis) • flat (skull, scapula, etc.)
#3
Front (Question)
parts of a bone: 2 types of bone: spongy and compact
Back (Answer)
• red and yellow marrow • membrane or periosteum • osteoblasts • 14% of mass
#4
Front (Question)
ligaments
Back (Answer)
• bone to bone
#5
Front (Question)
cartilage
Back (Answer)
• covers bone
#6
Front (Question)
tendons
Back (Answer)
• muscle to bone