Bone Structure
purpose and function
Diagnosing problems
Joints
other
100
To make your bones stronger, you should consume lots of this mineral. It can be found in milk, cheese, and other dairy products.
calcium
100
Name a bone that provides protection.
ribe cage protects heart and lungs skull protects brain vertebral column protects nerves
100
This machine sends waves through the body that can only pass through soft tissues to show pictures of bones.
X ray
100
Name 2 of the 4 types of joints
hinge, gliding, ball and socket, pivot
100
name the bone that gives you "angel wings" on your back
scapula.
200
There are two parts of bone, compact bone and this light weight bone.
spongy bone
200
How many bones are in the adult human body?
206
200
This machine shows a clear image of both the bones and soft tissue of the body.
MRI
200
Joints are bones held together by:
ligaments and cartilage
200
describe a sprain
a ligament is stretched
300
When people (usually older) have this condition their bones become weak and frail.
osteoporosis
300
What are the bones called that make up your spine in order to allow it to bend
vertebrae
300
What does MRI stand for?
magnetic resonance imaging
300
Which joints have the highest range of movement?
ball and socket joints
300
which machine is more safe, MRI or XRAY?
MRI
400
You mostly have this type of bone marrow as a child.
red bone marrow.
400
Name 2 of the 5 functions of the skeletal system
shape and support allows you to move protects organs produces blood cells stores minerals until they are needed by your body
400
Joint injuries can be treated by inserting a slim, small tube to perform surgery.
arthroscopy
400
What direction does a hinge joint move and give an example.
forward and backwards example: knee
400
how is a compound fracture different from a simple fracture?
compound fracture breaks through the skin
500
What is the function of red bone marrow and yellow bone marrow?
red bone creates red blood cells yellow bone marrow stores energy as fat
500
How many vertebra make up your spine?
26
500
Name the disease that affects the joints making movement painful.
arthritis
500
describe the purpose of cartilage and ligaments
ligaments are strong connective tissue holding bones together cartilage is more flexible than bone and provides padding between bones
500
What is important in order to take care of your bones?
a diet high in phosphorus and calcium and regular exercise!
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