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
  • 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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