Bones of the Body
This is the longest and strongest bone in the human body, located in the upper leg
What is the Femur
This is the hollow, cylindrical shaft of compact bone that forms the main length of a long bone
What is the Diaphysis
This term describes completely immovable joints, such as the cranial sutures in the skull
What are Synarthroses
This medical term refers to the process of blood cell formation occurring inside bone marrow
What is Hematopoiesis
This type of fracture occurs when a bone breaks clean, but the broken ends do not pierce through the skin
What is a Closed (or Simple) Fracture
This bone forms the lower jaw and is the only moveable bone in the skull
What is the Mandible
These bone cells are responsible for building and depositing new bone tissue during growth and healing
What are Osteoblasts
This type of joint movement decreases the angle between two articulating bones
What is Flexion
Making up 35% of bone tissue, this organic protein fiber gives bone its flexibility
What is Collagen
This abnormal spinal condition is characterized by a lateral or side-to-side curvature of the spine
What is Scoliosis
Also known as the collarbone, this curved bone connects the sternum to the shoulder
What is the Clavicle
These giant bone cells secrete enzymes to break down and resorb old bone tissue
What are Osteoclasts
This movement moves a limb or body part away from the midline of the body
What is Abduction
The process of bone formation, which begins during the 8th week of embryonic development
What is Ossification
A bone disease characterized by a loss of bone density and structural deterioration, making bones brittle
What is Osteoporosis
This broad, blade-shaped bone forms the top and sides of the hip bone
What is the Ilium
his tough fibrous membrane covers the outer surface of bones and provides blood vessels for nutrition and repair
What is the Periosteum
hese closed sacs lined with synovial fluid cushion areas where friction occurs between tendons, ligaments, and bones
What are Bursae
Located in the center of the diaphysis, this cavity holds yellow bone marrow filled with fat cells
What is the Medullary Cavity
Caused by a lack of Vitamin D in children, this disease results in soft, weak bones
What is Rickets
Known as the "key bone" of the cranium, it binds all other cranial bones together
What is the Sphenoid
This delicate tissue membrane lines the inner medullary cavity of long bones
What is the Endosteum
This is the specific name of the first cervical vertebra (C1) that supports the skull
What is the Atlas
These tiny microscopic canals branch through compact bone carrying blood vessels to nourish osteocytes
What are Haversian Canals
This painful form of acute joint inflammation is caused by uric acid crystal accumulation, commonly in the big toe
What is Gout