Disorders of the Skeletal System
an autoimmune chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissues and joints.
what is rheumatoid arthritis?
Type of fracture in which the bone does not completely break through.
what is a greenstick fracture?
Number of bones that an adult has
what is 206 bones?
The skeletal system is responsible for the production of
The long shaft of a bone.
What is diaphysis?
occurs when a twisting action tears the ligaments at a joint
what is a sprain?
bone breaks and ruptures through the skin, creates and increased chance of infection
what is a compound or open fracture?
Skeleton that forms the main trunk of the body and is composed of the skull, spinal column, ribs, and breast bone
What is axial skeleton?
production of blood cells is called
what is hematopoiesis?
storage area for fat cells and leukocytes
what is yellow marrow?
bursitis usually affects the
what is the joints?
bone ends jam into each other
what is an impacted fracture?
openings in bones that allow nerves and blood vessels to enter or leave the bone
what is foramina?
bones act as storage for
what is calcium, phosphorus, and fats?
where hematopoiesis takes place
what is red bone marrow?
a person with a rounded bowing of the back at the thoracic area of the vertebral column has
what is kyphosis?
bone fragments or splinters into more than two pieces.
what is comminuted?
where would you find metatarsals?
what is the foot?
spaces or "soft spots" that allow for the enlargement of the skull as brain growth occurs
what is fontanels?
special cells that forms new bone tissue
What is osteoblasts?
bone disorder that results from a loss of calcium and phosphorus and is common in elderly females
what is osteoporosis?
which type of fracture occurs mostly in children?
what is a greenstick fracture
the cervical region of the spinal column forms
what is the neck?
Bones functions as levers in conjunction with what other body system to provide movement?
what is the muscular system?
outside of the bone is covered with
what is a tough membrane called the periosteum?