Diseases & Disorders
An inward curvature of the spine, typically in the lower back (lumbar region).
What is lordosis?
This type of incomplete fracture is rarely seen in adults due to bone rigidity
What is a greenstick fracture?
Cranial sutures are classified functionally as these because they allow little to no movement between bones.
What is synarthrosis?
In a long bone, the central tubular portion that provides leverage and support
What is the diaphysis?
Number of bones in the human skeleton.
What is 206?
Occurs when the soft, jelly-like center of an intervertebral disc (spinal cushion) pushes through the tough outer layer and irritates nearby nerves.
What is a herniated disc?
A fall, cough, or lifting of a heavy object may cause a crushed fracture of the backbones.
What is a compressed fracture?
The joint between the metacarpal and proximal phalanx that allows this movement
What is a saddle joint?
In a long bone, the expanded regions at each end that articulate with other bones
What is the epiphysis?
Low blood calcium triggers the release of this hormone
What is the parathyroid hormone? (PTH)
Bob has kyphosis. What part of his vertebral column is out of normal alignment?
What is thoracic?
A piece of bone attached to a ligament or tendon breaks away from the main part of the bone.
What is an avulsion?
The joint between the first cervical vertebra (atlas) and the second cervical vertebra (axis) permits rotation of the head from side to side.
What is a pivot joint?
Longitudinal growth in a bone occurs here—located between the diaphysis and epiphysis.
What is the epiphyseal plate, or growth plate?
The human skull consists of two bone groups. The ____________ bones protect the brain, while the ______________ bones form the structure of the face. There are ______ of the former and ______ of the latter.
What are cranial and facial? What are 8 and 14?
The doctor diagnosed you with a common degenerative joint disease associated with aging and wear and tear of the articular cartilage.
What is arthritis?
A fracture that has bones broken into more than two pieces.
What is a communited fracture?
Fibrous, immovable joint (synarthrosis) that joins the parietal bones to the temporal bones.
What is a suture?
Type of marrow that stores fat and can convert to red marrow under conditions of severe blood loss or anemia.
What is yellow marrow?
The membraneous region in a newborn's skull that is not yet ossified at birth
What is a fontanel?
Which condition causes a lateral (sideways) curvature of the spine?
What is scoliosis?
A fracture that protrudes through the skin.
What is a compound fracture?
Slightly moveable joint classified functionally
What is amphiarthrosis?
The ends of long bones are covered with a type of cartilage that reduces friction and absorbs shock in joints.
What is articular cartilage?
Protection of internal organs; facilitation of movement, storage of minerals and fat, blood cell formation, structual support
What are the functions of the skeletal system?