Skeletal System Flashcards
1
Q
The key purpose of the ribcage is to:
A
Protect heart and lung
2
Q
The anatomical name for the thigh bone is:
A
Femur
3
Q
How many thoracic vertebrae are the in the human body:
A
12
4
Q
Bone is also known as:
A
Osseous tissue
5
Q
Most bones in the human body are found in the:
A
Hands
6
Q
Osteoporosis is:
A
Bone disease that can lead to increased risk of fractures
7
Q
The bone that protects the brain is called the:
A
Cranium
