Bone Basics
The shaft of a long bone is called...
Diaphysis
How many bones are in the human body?
206
What is the anatomical/scientific term for where two bones meet?
Articulation
Decreased bone density is associated with this diagnosis.
Osteoporosis
A carpal bone is classified as which type of bone?
Short Bone
In order to build new bone, this specific cell is needed
Osteoblast
A patient fractures a bone in the anterior midline of the thoracic cage. Which bone is most likely fractured?
Sternum
This structure helps to reduce friction where tendons/ligaments rub against bone.
Bursa
Lordosis
Which type of bone marrow is important for blood cell production?
Red Bone Marrow
Osteon
This bone contains the External Auditory Meatus.
Temporal Bone
What is the functional classification of a joint allows slight movement?
Amphiathrosis
Insufficient Vitamin D can cause weakening of the bones and abnormalities in the growth with bending of long bones, often associated with this diagnosis.
Osteomalacia/Rickets
Cellular layer that lines the inner surface of bone is called...
Endosteum
This type of growth helps the bone become wider and stronger.
Appositional Growth
What type of fracture can be confirmed without imaging?
Compound/Open Fracture
This motion is responsible for a joint spinning away from the midline.
Lateral Rotation
Growth Hormone
A shoulder separation happens at which joint?
Acromioclavicular Joint
At puberty, bone formation begins to outpace cartilage production at the epiphyseal plate. What is the eventual result, and what remains visible afterward?
Epiphyseal Closure
90 degrees or less
This structure in the knee is commonly associated with degeneration and arthritis.
Meniscus
A build up of crystals of uric acid within a synovial joint is known as...
Gout/Gouty Arthritis
The FOUR muscles that make up the rotator cuff are...
Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Subscapularis