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Bone
________ is an active tissue that, while being around 22 percent water, has a structure that is incredibly robust while also being remarkably lightweight and flexible.
periosteum
The ________, which is a membrane that covers the surface of the bone, is connected to the marrow cavity by a network of small canals.
skeleton
The ________ has the ability to mend whatever damage it sustains, which is a significant benefit.
sternum
The ________, the ribs, the vertebral column, and the skull are the components that make up the axial skeleton.
human skeleton
There are 206 bones in the average ________.
Elastic cartilage
________ is a springy material that may be found in places like the larynx and the outer ear flap.
axial and appendicular
The ___ skeletons are the two primary divisions of the skeleton that make up the human body.
Sesamoid bones
are small and are immersed within tendons
flat bones
provide big surface areas for the attachment of muscles
long bones
function like levers
flat bones
have large surface surfaces.
medullary canal
The __, also known as the marrow cavity, can be found running along the middle of the shaft of a long bone (like the femur or the humerus).
Bone tissue
is composed of specialized cells and protein fibers, which are woven into a matrix of water, mineral salts, and other substances.
Osteocytes
are responsible for maintaining a healthy bone structure
osteoblasts
are responsible for calcifying bone as it is being formed
osteoclasts
are responsible for absorbing bone tissue in areas where it is either degenerating or is no longer required
Blood vessel
Rich network of blood vessels nourishes bone
Compact bone
Bone gets its strength from this hard, shell-like tissue
Periosteum
Fibrous membrane covering entire bone surface (except in joints)
Cartilage
The resilient and malleable type of connective tissue
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