Osteo oddities
A pathological condition, primarily affecting post menopausal women, that leads to decreased bone density.
What is osteoporosis?
A band of tough, fibrous connective tissue, often found in joints, that form a functional connection of bones.
What are ligaments?
The longest bone in the human body.
What is the femur?
Named for its shape, meaning "crow's beak," This bony landmark, found on the anterior scapula, is the origin site for pectoralis minor, coracobrachialis and the short head of biceps brachii.
What is the Coracoid Process?
My awesome AP&P instructor would want me to remember that "B" stands for build when a test question calls for me to remember these bone-forming cells.
What are Osteoblasts?
A condition in which articular cartilage wears down leading to joint stiffness and inflammation.
What is Osteoarthritis?
This type of joint allows for great range of motion in human thumbs.
What is a Saddle Joint?
A U-shaped bone that has the distinction of not being joined to any other bone in the human body.
What is the Hyoid Bone?
A hole, opening or passageway that allows blood vessels and nerves to pass through bones.
What is a Foramen?
Metatarsals fall into this category of bone.
What are long bones?
A condition referring to general degeneration of the spine and intervertebral disks, often leading to structural changes such as bone spurs.
What is Spondylosis?
A type of joint where no significant movement occurs.
What is Synarthrosis?
The most lateral of the two bones in the forearm.
What is the Radius?
A smooth, round prominence found at the end of certain bones that forms an articulating surface with another bone.
What is a Condyle?
Not wanting to disappoint my AP&P instructor, I studied really hard so I know this anatomical term for the shaft of a long bone.
What is Diaphysis?
The medical term for general thickening of soft tissue leading to restricted movement of the shoulder joint.
What is Adhesive Capsulitis
This type of joint permits rotation of the head.
What is Pivot Joint?
Found in the ear cavity, the Latin name for this bone translates to, "hammer."
What is the Malleus?
A shallow depression in the surface of a bone, sometimes serving to articulate with another bone.
What is a Fossa?
My AP&P instructor will probably be amused by the attempted pronunciations of the term for the process of blood cell formation that takes place in red bone marrow.
What is Hematopoiesis?
An abnormal or exaggerated posterior curve of the spine, typically presenting in the thoracic region.
What is hyperkyphosis?
This gliding joint is found where the lateral clavicle articulates with the acromion of the scapula.
What is the Acromioclavicular Joint?
The largest of the tarsal bones.
What is the Calcaneus?
A small, rounded protuberance found on bones, often serving as an attachment site for tendons and ligaments
What is a tubercle?
Being the steadfast and reliable sort, I know exactly who I can count on if I need anything, anything at all.
Who is somebody else?
Just kidding, name the joint where the clavicle articulates with the manubrium.