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What is responsible for the formation of osteoblasts, which are responsible for the formation of bone?

Osteoprogenitor cells. Osteoprogenitor cells are found in the periosteum and bone marrow.

Which of the following is NOT a type of bone found in the human body?

Circular. Long bones are very common in human limbs. Sesamoid bones are found in tendons. Irregular bones are odd-shaped bones, such as bones of the hips.

The human tongue is crucial to swallowing, chewing, and tasting. What is the name of the bone that anchors the tongue?

Hyoid. The hyoid bone is shaped like a horseshoe and is not attached to any other bone.

Though there are 206 bones in the human body, they are not spread out evenly. Where can the most bones be found in the human body?

Hands. There are 27 bones in each hand. The feet are a close second, with 26 bones being located in each foot.

Human bones come in an assortment of shapes and sizes. What is the smallest bone found in the human body?

Stapes. The stapes bone is located in the ear. It is the lightest bone in the human body.

Bones serve many crucial functions. Which of these is NOT a function of human bones?

Filtering harmful materials from the body. The kidneys are mostly responsible for filtering blood/waste, not the bones.

Osteoporosis is a bone disease that leads to an increased risk of fractures.

T. Osteoporosis is quite common, as approximately 10 million Americans suffer from the disease.

What is the study of bones called?

Osteology. Ornithology is the study of wild birds. Ontology is the study of the categories of existing things. Oncology is the study of cancer.

What is the strongest bone in the human body?

Femur. The femur, or thighbone, is the largest bone in the human body and is stronger than concrete.

What is the main function of osteoclasts?

Bone resorption. Bone resorption is when osteoclasts break down bone to transfer calcium from the bone fluid to the actual bone.