Ortho
Mineral stored in bone that maintains blood levels:
Calcium
femur
Largest bone found in the foot called the heel:
Calcaneus
Bone infection may result from a compound fracture and become chronic later:
Osteromyelitis
Active bone growth location:
Epiphyseal Plate
Non-pathological small sac containing synovial fluid:
bursa
Patella is this type of bone:
Sesamoid
Describes spongy bone:
Cancellous
Outside covering of bones that provides nourishment and protection:
Periosteum
Carpal and tarsal bones are classified as:
Red bone marrow produces red blood cells in adults is mainly found in:
Flat and Irregular bone
Elbow is categorized as this joint:
Diarthrosis
Connection between large bones of the skull is this joint:
Synarthrosis
Condyloid Joint
C1 & C2 vertebrae are examples of this joint:
Pivot
Hormone stimulates osteoclasts to break down bone and increase reabsorption of calcium when serum levels are low:
Parathyroid
Term for small, loose bodies in the knee that are constant irritants and may cause excess synovial production, pain, and locking up?
Joint Mice
Joint where a bucket handle tear be found?
Knee
Hallus valgus is a condition in which there is a turning outward from the midline found in the:
Great Toe
Condition commonly known as being bowlegged:
Genu Varum
Which of the following terms means a partial separation or dislocation of a joint without any break in the skin?
Common cause of bone fractures:
Trauma
Which of the following types of fractures is characterized as partial and may result from activities such as jumping or jogging?
Greenstick
Marking used for the appearance of a stellate bone fracture?
asterisk ( * )
Term means the movement of a body part away from the midline?
Abduction