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part 2: overview of the skeletal system - use web md - what are the five functions of bones?

1. what are the five main functions of bone?

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1. other than bone, identify three other parts of your skeletal system. what is the function of each of these parts?

1. bones are made up of three types of cells - osteoblasts, osteocytes, and osteoclasts. what does the root term osteo/ mean?

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1. arthritis is a common health issue. what does arthr/ mean? what does -itis mean? what is arthritis?

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arthritis =

Explanation:

Question 1: What are the five main functions of bone?

To answer this, we refer to the functions of bones in the skeletal system. The five main functions are: 1. Support (provides structural framework for the body), 2. Protection (safeguards internal organs, e.g., ribcage protects heart and lungs), 3. Movement (acts as levers with muscles to enable motion), 4. Mineral Storage (stores calcium and phosphorus), 5. Blood Cell Production (hematopoiesis occurs in bone marrow).

The skeletal system has other components. Ligaments connect bones and stabilize joints. Tendons attach muscles to bones to transmit force for movement. Cartilage (e.g., in joints) provides cushioning, reduces friction, and shapes structures like the nose/ears.

In medical terminology, the root "osteo - " is derived from Greek and means "bone". This is evident in words like osteoblast (bone - forming cell), osteocyte (bone cell), and osteoclast (bone - breaking cell).

Answer:

1. Support (provides structural framework for the body)
2. Protection (safeguards internal organs)
3. Movement (acts as levers for muscle - driven motion)
4. Mineral Storage (stores calcium, phosphorus, etc.)
5. Blood Cell Production (hematopoiesis in bone marrow)

Question 2: Other than bone, identify three other parts of your skeletal system. What is the function of each of these parts?