The Human Skeleton

Question 1

Where is fat stored in the bone?

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yellow bone marrow

Question 2

How is the skeleton similar to the frame of a house?

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Both provide shape and support.

Question 3

Ball-and-socket joints allow this gymnast to complete many of the routines that she performs. In which part of the body is a ball-and-socket joint found?

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Joint C: hip

Question 4

How are doctors and paleontologists most similar?

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Both study bones.

Question 5

The carpals are bones that make up part of the hand. To which skeletal system do the carpals belong?

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appendicular skeleton

Question 6

Consider the skeleton. Which skeletal system is represented by the shaded portion of the skeleton?

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axial skeleton

Question 7

Consider the skeleton.Which skeletal system is represented by the shaded portion of the skeleton?

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appendicular skeleton

Question 8

Consider the skeleton. Which type of bone is indicated by the arrow?

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long

Question 9

The humerus is the long bone that extends from the shoulder to the elbow. Which skeletal system does the humerus belong to?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

appendicular skeleton

Question 10

Analogies are often used to help make concepts easier to understand. Trisha wants to write an analogy to help her remember the difference between the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton. Which is the best analogy?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The axial skeleton is like the frame of a swing set; the appendicular skeleton is like the swings.

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