Bone Basics
What is the name of the body system made of bones?
Skeletal system)
“Fract-” means what?
Break
What tool holds a broken bone in place while it heals?
Cast
What forms first after a bone breaks?
Blood clot
What Psalm says “He heals the brokenhearted”?
Psalm 147:3
What do we call a break in the bone?
Fracture
“Scoli-” refers to what?
Curve
What lightweight material is often used for casts?
Fiberglass
What soft material forms after the clot?
Cartilage / soft callus
What does God heal besides our bodies?
Our hearts / emotions
What type of fracture has tiny cracks from overuse?
Stress fracture
“Ortho-” means what?
Straight or correct
What do orthopedic doctors use for serious breaks that go through skin?
Surgery
What fills in the bone gap next?
Hard callus / bone builders
Name one way you can help someone heal.
Kindness, prayer, listening…
What condition causes the spine to curve like an “S”?
Scoliosis
“-algia” means what?
Pain
What tool supports joints and bones during movement?
Brace
What is the final stage of bone healing?
Bone remodeling
What does a cast do for a broken bone?
Protects and helps it heal)
What are the builders that help bones heal called?
Osteoblasts
What does “arthroplasty” mean?
Joint repair surgery
What therapy helps muscles and joints get strong again?
Physical therapy
True or False: Bones heal instantly.
(False – healing takes time)
How is God’s healing like bone healing?
It takes time, it’s gentle, it restores