Skeletal System
Biology ⇒ Human Biology
Skeletal System starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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A patient has a fracture in the diaphysis of the femur. Which part of the bone is affected?
Describe the difference between compact bone and spongy bone.
Describe the function of the periosteum.
Explain how bones and muscles work together to produce movement.
Explain the role of ligaments in the skeletal system.
Explain why bones are considered living tissue.
Name the bone that forms the forehead.
Name the two main divisions of the human skeleton.
What is osteoporosis?
What is the function of red bone marrow?
What is the function of synovial fluid in joints?
What is the main mineral stored in bones?
What is the name of the bone that forms the lower jaw?
Which bone forms the upper arm?
Which bone is commonly known as the collarbone?
Which bone protects the heart and lungs?
Which part of the bone contains yellow marrow?
A 15-year-old athlete experiences pain and swelling in the knee after a twisting injury. The doctor suspects damage to a structure that connects bone to bone. Name this structure and explain its function.
A person with a genetic disorder has bones that are extremely brittle and break easily. Which component of bone is most likely affected, and why?
Describe how a deficiency in vitamin D can affect the skeletal system, particularly in children.
