Bone Anatomy
What is the name for blood cell formation
hematopoesis
broken bone, protrudes through open wound in skin
What is compound (open) fracture
The breastbone is called the...
Sternum
Arthritis
Bone growth is called
ossification
bone cells that build up new bones
osteoblasts
superior curvature of the spine (hunchback)
What is kyphosis
The only bone that moves in your skull is the...
Mandible
excessive uric acid creates sharp crystals in the the soft tissues
Gout
What bone cells break down the bones if the body needs calcium
osteoclasts
membrane that covers surface of the diaphysis of long bones
What is periosteum
crushed bone fracture
What is comminuted
The only bone not connected to other bones is the...
Hyoid
articular cartilage softens and wears down
osteoarthritis
tiny canals that connect bone cells are called
canaliculi
What is articular cartilage composed of? (Made out of)
Hyaline Cartilage
Caused by lack of vitamin D and causes bowing of limbs
rickets
Sutures
joint inflammation caused by an autoimmune reaction against joint tissue
What is rheumatoid arthritis
Fractures are treated by....
reduction
Five Functions of bones
support, protect, move, storage, blood cell formation
Define a strain
stretching or tearing of muscles or tendons
What three main bone regions comprises the axial skeleton?
Skull, Thoracic Cage, Vertebral Column
When a bone is forced out of its joint
dislocation
What are the four steps of bone repair?
Hematoma forms
Fibrocartliage forms between the two broken parts
Bony callous forms
Remodeling