Skeletal System Part 1

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What is the most common mineral stored in bones?

This term describes part of a bone that sticks out/protrudes to allow ligaments or tendons to attach.

The bones of the arms and legs would be classified as which type of bone?

This is the process of blood cell formation.

Bone cells (osteocytes) live in the compact bone in hollow compartments called...

This term refers to the shaft of a long bone.

Which bone cells resorb and sculpt bones to shape them properly?

Which of these is an example of an irregular bone?