Overview Of The Bones Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
The supporting structure of the body is the framework of joined bones that we refer to as the skeleton.
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2
Q
The skeletal system allows us to move a pen and write and aids us in breathing. It is closely associated with the muscular system.
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3
Q
(1452-1519)
Who is the first anatomist to correctly illustrate the skeleton with it’s 206 bones?
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Leonardo da Vinci
4
Q
how many body mass percent does the adult skeleton make up?
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20%
5
Q
FUNCTIONS OF THE BONES
- Support
- Protection
- Blood Cell Formation
- Allow Movement
- Storage
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