Session 7 - Bone, marrow, blood and blood vessels

Question 1

Name the bones of the axial skeleton

Answer 1

Axial skeleton: 80 bones
The five parts of axial skeleton:
- Bones in skull
- Ossicles (small bones) of your middle ear
- Hyoid bone of your neck
- Vertebra (bones of your spine)
- Thoracic cage (ribcage)
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Question 2

Name the bones of the appendicular skeleton

Answer 2

Appendicular skeleton: 126 bones
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Question 3

Explain how bone is a living tissue

Answer 3

• They have their own blood vessels
• Are made of living cells, which help them to grow and repair themselves
• Protein, minerals and vitamins make up the bone
• It is well supplied with blood vessels, lymphatics and nerves

Question 4

How is bone formed?