Cranial/Facial Bones
The skull bone that forms the forehead is the:
Frontal bone
What is the difference between a sprain and a strain?
Sprain- damage to ligaments (joints)
Strain - damage to tendons (muscle)
Fracture caused by overuse. Usually a tiny crack in the bone.
Stress/Hairline
The vertebrae that bear the most weight of the body are the:
Lumbar Vertebrae
Mature bone cells are called:
Osteocytes
The only moveable bone in the skull is the:
Mandible (jawbone)
Moving a body towards the midline is called:
Adduction
What type of fracture occurs when the bone pierces through the skin?
Compound/Open
The vertebrae in the neck region are called:
Cervical Vertebrae
The shaft of the long bone is called the:
Diaphysis
The skull bone that is found in the back/base of the head is the:
Occipital bone
What are the differences between ball and socket joints and hinge joints?
Ball and socket - more range of motion, circumduction (shoulder, hip)
Hinge - back and forth motion (elbow, knee)
Comminuted
What is the name for the tailbone?
Coccyx
The hollow area in the middle of the long bone that contains marrow is called the:
Medullary Cavity
The cheekbone is also known as the:
Zygomatic bone
What are the joints of the cranium called?
Sutures
A child with bowed legs and vitamin D deficiency likely has:
Rickets
A curvature of the spine causing a "humpback" appearance is:
Kyphosis
Which bone marrow produces red blood cells?
Red Marrow?
Part of the eye orbit at the inner angle of the eye, contain tear ducts
Lacrimal bones
Upward facing motion
Supination
A patient has inflammation of the bone caused by an infection. This condition is called:
Osteomyelitis
Which bone of the pelvic girdle supports the body's weight while sitting?
Ischium
Which ankle bone is the name for the "heel" bone?
Calcaneus Bone