Structures
bone forming cells
Osteoblasts
•makes red blood cells
hemopoiesis
freely moveable
Diarthroses
hunchback involves the thoracic spine.
Kyphosis
Swayback involves the lumbar spine
Lordosis
space between bones of the skull from birth to 1 year of age.
Fontanel
calcium and phosphorus
Immovable
Synarthorsis
List the 3 types of spinal defects
Kyphosis
Lordosis
Scoliosis
Inflammation of the joints
Arthritis
The end of a long bone is known as the:
epiphysis
Is movement voluntary or involuntary?
Voluntary
can only move in one direction- knee and elbow
Hinge
as a result of aging and wear and tear on the body
Osteoarthritis
David has uric acid crystal deposits in his joints and has pain in his great toe. These are symptoms of
Gout
Name 4 parts/structures of the appendicular skeleton
Femur, tarsals, metatarsals, phalanges, ischium, tibia, fibula, pelvis
How does the skeletal system work with the muscular system?
Support
In the adult cranium, suture lines are noted where separate bones have fused together to form what type of joint?
synarthrosis
John fell on an outstretched arm while running outside. John's fracture caused the bone to break through the skin. What type of fracture does John have?
Compound
Leah was involved in a motor vehicle accident. She has extreme pain and immobility in her lower left leg. There is bruising, but no open wound. What type of fracture may Leah have?
Simple
The spinal column has the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae. How many in each category?
Cervical=7
Thoracic=12
Lumbar=5
List the 5 functions of the skeletal system
Hemopoiesis, mineral storage, movement, protection, and support
List 6 types of joints
hinge, pivot, ball and socket, gliding and fixed.
Amphiarthroses, Synarthroses, and diarthrosis
Most serious type of fracture
Compound Fracture
Most common fracture in small children
Greenstick fracture