A: The human skeleton is divided into the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton.
Q: How many pairs of ribs are there in the human rib cage?
A: The human rib cage is made up of 12 paired rib bones.
Q: What is the largest bone in the human body?
A: The largest bone in the human body is the femur (thigh bone).
Q: How many bones are in the human hand and wrist combined?
A: There are 27 bones in the human hand and wrist combined.
Q: What is a joint?
A: A joint is a junction where two or more bones meet.
Q: What are the three types of muscles in the human body?
A: The three types of muscles are voluntary (skeletal) muscles, smooth muscles, and cardiac muscles.
Q: Where are cardiac muscles found?
A: Cardiac muscles are found only in the heart.
Q: What is the function of ligaments?
A: Ligaments are stretchy straps that help hold joints together and prevent dislocation.
Q: What type of joint allows movement in all directions?
A: A ball and socket joint allows movement in all directions.
Q: What is the function of the rib cage?
A: The rib cage protects organs such as the heart and lungs, and helps in the expansion of the chest cavity for breathing.
