Misc
Bone cells and Bone remodeling
Anatomy of bone
Classification of bones
Fracture types and bone diseases
Label the skeleton
100
Growth plates in children's bones are made of what type of tissue?
Cartilage
100
What is an Osteoblast
A bone cell that builds new bone tissue
100
Which type of bone tissue is dense and forms the outer layer of bone?
Compact bone
100
The skull, vertebral column, and rib cage make up the
Axial skeleton
100
A break in a bone where the bone does not pierce through the skin is called a
Closed fracture
100
What is the bone of your upper arm called? Circle it and name it
Humerus
200
An immovable joint, such as the sutures of the skull, is classified functionally as a
Synarthrosis
200
What is an Osteoclast
A bone cell that breaks down bone tissue
200
Which type of bone tissue has a lattice-like structure and is found inside bones, often near the ends?
Spongy bone
200
The arms, legs, and shoulder/pelvic girdles make up the
Appendicular skeleton
200
A fracture where bone shatters into three or more separate pieces is called a
Comminuted Fracture
200
What bone is on the lateral side of the forearm? Circle it and name it
radius
300
Name 3 of the 5 functions of bones in the body
Support • Protection • Movement • Mineral Storage • Blood Cell Production
300
What is an Osteocyte
A mature bone cell that maintains existing bone
300
What is the long shaft of a long bone called?
Diaphysis
300
The femur is an example of which type of bone, based on shape?
Long bone
300
A break in a bone where the bone pierces through the skin is called a
Open fracture
300
What bone is number 6
Vertberal Column
400
Synovial joints, like the knee and shoulder, are characterized by having:
A fluid-filled joint cavity that allows free movement
400
What is the term for the process by which bone tissue forms and develops?
Ossification
400
What are the rounded end of a long bone called?
Epiphysis
400
The small bones of the wrist are an example of which type of bone, based on shape?
Short bone
400
A condition of weak, brittle bones caused by loss of bone density
Osteoperosis
400
What bone is number 2
clavicle
500
A joint that allows movement in almost every direction, such as the hip or shoulder, is an example of what type of synovial joint?
Ball and socket joint
500
What is the name for the lifelong process where old bone tissue is broken down and replaced with new bone tissue?
Bone Remodeling
500
What is the tough outer covering of a bone called
Periostium
500
The sternum and the bones of the skull are examples of which type of bone, based on shape?
Flat bone
500
A bone disorder caused by a severe vitamin D deficiency is called
Rickets
500
what bone is number 15
Fibula