SKELETAL SYSTEM

________ 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.

The ________, which is a membrane that covers the surface of the bone, is connected to the marrow cavity by a network of small canals.

The ________ has the ability to mend whatever damage it sustains, which is a significant benefit.

The ________, the ribs, the vertebral column, and the skull are the components that make up the axial skeleton.

There are 206 bones in the average ________.

________ is a springy material that may be found in places like the larynx and the outer ear flap.

The ___ skeletons are the two primary divisions of the skeleton that make up the human body.

are small and are immersed within tendons

provide big surface areas for the attachment of muscles

function like levers

have large surface surfaces.

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).

is composed of specialized cells and protein fibers, which are woven into a matrix of water, mineral salts, and other substances.

are responsible for maintaining a healthy bone structure

are responsible for calcifying bone as it is being formed

are responsible for absorbing bone tissue in areas where it is either degenerating or is no longer required

Rich network of blood vessels nourishes bone

Bone gets its strength from this hard, shell-like tissue

Fibrous membrane covering entire bone surface (except in joints)

The resilient and malleable type of connective tissue