Bones
How many bones are in the adult human body?
206
What is the name of the soft, flexible tissue found in infants’ skeletons? (ears, nose, ribs)
Cartilage
What is the medical term for a broken bone?
Fracture
What type of joint is found in the shoulder?
Ball-and-Socket
is an injury to a ligament caused by overstretching or tearing.
Sprain
What is the longest bone in the human body?
Femur
Over half of the bones in the adult human body are found in your?
Hands and Feet
What type of fracture involves the bone breaking through the skin?
Compound
What connects bones to muscles?
Tendon
What is the condition called when a joint is forced out of its normal position?
Dislocation
What are the two main divisions of the human skeleton?
The axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton.
What type of bone is the femur?
Long Bone
What imaging method is most commonly used to diagnose fractures?
X-ray
Which joint type allows rotation, like in the neck?
Pivot
What is the term for inflammation of the joints?
Arthritis.
What minerals are most important for bone health?
Calcium and phosphorus
What is the role of red bone marrow?
produces red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
What is the outer layer of bone called?
Periosteum
Which joint disorder involves inflammation of the bursa?
Bursitis
What is the medical term for a partial dislocation?
Subluxation (separation)
What is the smallest bone in the human body, and where is it located?
Stapes, Inner ear
What is osteoporosis, and how does it affect the bones?
is a condition where bones become weak and brittle, increasing the risk of fractures.
What bone is most commonly broken in the body?
Clavicle (collarbone)
What structure stabilizes joints by preventing excessive movement?
Ligament
What occupational condition is often associated with repetitive wrist and hand movements?
Carpal (tunnel syndrome)