Anatomy
Which bone type forms the extremities?
Long
Which phrase best describes a function of the intervertebral discs?
Absorb Shock between the vertebra
The lack of what vitamin can cause rickets?
D
Which joint type has some movement?
Cartilaginous
The doctor said the patient shattered his leg into many pieces. What type of fracture does the patient most likely have?
Comminuted
Where is fat stored in long bones?
Medullary cavity
Hematopoiesis is the process of making new _____________
blood cells
What is the function of bursae?
Reduce friction
What type of joint holds the skull bones together
Fibrous
In which type of fracture can you see the bone through the skin?
Compund
Which of the following connects muscle to bone?
Tendons
Which bone cells are derived from osteoblasts
Osteocytes
Which condition results in too much bone formation?
Paget's disease
Why do ribs need articulations?
To allow for expansion of the lungs during breathing
A child severely fractures the epiphyseal plate in their femur. What area of the bone's development might this affect
Its length
Which section of the skeleton includes the arm and leg bones?
Appendicular
Which of the following is a function of the synovial membrane
Produces fluid that cushions the joint
Your grandmother just had her hip replaced. From what disease did she probably suffer?
Osteoperosis
Which type of joint is the most mobile and weakest synovial joint
Ball and Socket
Which fracture is most common among children because their bones are immature
Greenstick
The chest is ________ and _________ to the shoulder
anterior, inferior
What is the function of projection bone markings?
Attachment point for tendons and ligaments
Which condition results in the loss of bone mass
Osteoperosis
The functional classification of a joint is based on the joint's _______________
Mobility
The process of new bone formation that takes place after a fracture
Ossification