Match each definition in the first column to the correct term in the second column.
-Bone cells that break down bone tissue.

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Osteoclasts are specialized bone cells that break down bone tissue.

Answer: I
 Osteoblasts are bone cells that build new bone tissue.

Answer: C
 The femur is the thigh bone, the longest and strongest bone in the human body.

Answer: D
 Lumbar refers to the lower part of the back, specifically the five vertebrae between the rib cage and the pelvis.

Answer: E
 The sacrum is a triangular bone at the base of the spine, formed from fused vertebrae and connected to the pelvis.

Answer: F
 The humerus is the bone of the upper arm, extending from the shoulder to the elbow.

Answer: G
 Tarsals are the seven bones that make up the ankle joint.

Answer: H
 Metatarsals are the five long bones in the foot, extending from the ankle to the toes.

Answer: J
 The foramen magnum is a large opening at the base of the skull, where the spinal cord enters and connects to the brain.

Answer: K
 Temporal refers to the bones on the sides of the skull, near the temples.

Match Each Definition in the First Column to the Correct