The skeletal system

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Humerus, Tibia and Femur are examples of what type of bone?
Long bones
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The cranium, sternum, ribs and vertebral column make up the ...... skeleton
Axial
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The process in which bones are formed
Ossification
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These remove unnecessary calcium
Osteoclasts
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These bring calcium to your bones
Osteoblasts
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What is the fixed type of joint
Fibrous
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How many synovial joints are there?
six
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A condition where there is inflammation within a synovial joint
Arthritis
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The function of flat bones
Protection
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Where two or more bones meet
Articulation
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To the front of the body
Anterior
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Near the root or origin
Proximal
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Another name for the skull
Cranium
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These allow bones to grow longer
Epiphyseal plates
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Curvature of the spine
Scoliosis
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The number of bones that make up the cranium
eight
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The cranium, sternum, ribs and vertebral column make up the ...... skeleton

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Axial

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The process in which bones are formed

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These remove unnecessary calcium

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These bring calcium to your bones

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