Bones & Bone Structure
This part of a long bone is also described as the shaft.
diaphysis
A point of articulation is also know as...
Articulation
A fracture with an incomplete break, commonly seen in children.
greenstick fracture
Describes a freely movable joint
synovial joint
The type of muscle tissue found in the viscera.
smooth muscle
In a long bone, this type of bone contains red bone marrow.
Cancellous bone
According to medical terminology rules, this term means "blood condition of low calcium."
hypocalcemia
A degenerative joint disease that results in cartilage wear and bone-on-bone contact.
osteoarthritis
What is the function of the facia?
Stabilizes muscle fibers
These bone cells are responsible for creating new mature bone.
osteoblast
Allows nerves and blood vessels to enter bones
Haversian canals
The correct medical term for "no cartilage development."
achondroplasia
Gout
This test is used to removed excess fluid from a joint
arthrocentesis
Proper sources of these nutrients are necessary for normal bone cell formation
calcium, phosphorus, vitamin D
The part of the spine affected by lordosis.
The medical term that explains the relationship between diseases of bones and muscles.
osteomyopathy
This bone disease is characterized by decreased bone density due to enlarged pores and increased fracture risk.
osteoporosis
Ligaments connect this to this, while tendons connect this to this.
ligaments - bone to bone
tendons - muscle to bone
What does electromyography measure?
electrical activity of muscle
This is the membrane that covers all bones except at the articular surfaces.
periosteum
Cancerous tumor that arises from immature bone cells
osteosarcoma
The term "vertebroplasty" translates to this procedure.
Surgical repair vertebral column
The name of the tissue found at the ends of bones in a joint, to reduce friction.
articular cartilage
This condition is caused by excess growth hormone from the pituitary gland after puberty.
acromegaly