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Science: Chapter 13-4
What are bones?
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6th Grade
10/30/2007

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How many bones are in the

human skeleton?

Definition

about 206

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Where are the 3 smallest bones  in your body?
Definition
ears
Term

Where is the largest bone

in the body?

Definition
thighs
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What is the outer covering of a bone called?
Definition
periosteum
Term

What is the mostly solid, dense

part of the bone called?

Definition
compact bone
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Where is the spongy part of the bone located?
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at the ends
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What is the part of a bone with many small pores or spaces?
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spongy bone
Term
What is the mostly solid, dense part of a bone?
Definition
compact bone
Term
What is a good source of calcium?
Definition
dairy products
Term
Where are new blood cells made?
Definition
red bone marrow
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Where is the yellow bone marrow?
Definition
in the long bones
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What is in the spaces of the spongy bone?
Definition
bone marrow
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Where does bone get its food and oxygen from?
Definition
periosteum
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Yellow bone marrow is mostly made up of ___.
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fat
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What is a crack or break in a bone called?
Definition
fracture
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What mineral helps keep bones strong?
Definition
calcium
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