Skeletal System
Biology ⇒ Human Biology
Skeletal System starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the difference between a fibrous joint and a cartilaginous joint.
Describe the process of bone remodeling and its significance.
Describe the role of ligaments in the skeletal system.
Describe the role of the epiphyseal plate in bone growth.
Describe the structure and function of the periosteum.
Explain how bones grow in length during childhood and adolescence.
Explain the difference between a simple fracture and a compound fracture.
Explain the difference between compact bone and spongy bone.
Explain the importance of calcium and vitamin D in bone health.
Name the bone that forms the forehead.
Name the three main types of bone cells and briefly describe their functions.
Name the two major divisions of the human skeleton.
What is the main mineral stored in bones?
Which bone articulates with the acetabulum of the pelvis to form the hip joint?
Which bone forms the base of the skull and contains the foramen magnum?
Which bone is commonly known as the collarbone?
Which bone is the longest in the human body?
Which bone protects the brain?
A 65-year-old patient presents with frequent bone fractures and a history of chronic kidney disease. Explain how impaired kidney function can lead to bone pathology, referencing the skeletal system's role in mineral homeostasis.
A researcher is studying the effects of weightlessness on astronauts' skeletal systems. Predict and explain the changes that may occur in bone density during prolonged space travel.
