A & P Unit 3 Exam Redone

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What three components primarily compose the skeletal system?

Bones, cartilage, and ligaments

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Beyond maintaining shape, what is the major mechanical function of the skeletal system?

Enabling body movement

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Description of a bone

hard and rigid

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Description of cartilage

flexible but still strong

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Identify four specific locations where cartilage provides support in the body

the nose, external ear, thoracic cage, and trachea

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Ligament

Connective tissue that connects bone to bone

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An example of the skeletal system’s protective function regarding the central nervous system

the skull surrounds and protects the brain

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Which skeletal structures protect the organs of the thoracic cavity

the ribs, sternum, and vertebrae