Summary: Skeletal System
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1 Skeletal System
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What are the functions of the skeletal system?
- Support
- Protection
- Aid in Movement
- Hematopoiesis
- Mineral homeostasis
- Energy storage
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Which minerals are primarily stored in bone?
Calcium and phosphorus -
1.1 Cartilage
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What are the three types of cartilage?
Hyaline, fibrocartilage, elastic cartilage. -
What are the functions of cartilage?
It protects joint surfaces and reduces friction. It also acts as a shock absorber throughout the body. -
What is hyaline cartilage?
It is the weakest type of cartilage with medium chondrocyte density. It is found on the ends of long bones and joints, -
Which type of cartilage is strongest and resists compression?
Fibrocartilage -
Which type of cartilage provides flexibility and shape?
Elastic cartilage -
Where is elastic cartilage found?
External ear, epiglottis -
How does the skeletal system assist in movement?
Bones act as levers; joints serve as fulcrums; muscles apply force. -
How does the skeletal system help in homeostasis?
By storing/releasing minerals (Ca²⁺, PO₄³⁻) to maintain blood levels.
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