Bone Facts
How many bones are in an adult?
What is 206
Name one job of the skeletal system
What is... Support, Protection, Movement, Blood Cell Production, Mineral Storage
A fracture that stays under the skin is called what?
What is Simple (closed)
The skull belongs to which part of the skeleton
What is axial
Which vitamin deficiency can cause soft, bending bones in children?
What is Vitamin D
Which mineral is the main reason bones feel hard and solid?
What is Calcium
Which bone function happens inside of bone marrow?
What is Blood cell production (Hemopoiesis)
A fracture where the bone is exposed through the skin is called what?
What is Compound (open)
The femur belongs to which part of the skeleton
What is Appendicular
Rickets causes bones to bend because minerals are not properly desposited around what protein?
What is Collagen
What type of bone is found in your knee?
What is a Sesamoid
Which bone type mainly protects the brain?
What is Transverse
The ribs and vertebral column are part of which skeleton?
What is Axial
Osteogenesis imperfecta affects which important bone component?
What is Collagen
Which movement brings two body parts closer together at a joint?
What is Flexion
What is the long middle portion of a bone called?
What is Diaphysis
A break caused by twisting is most likely what type?
What is Spiral
The arms and legs are part of which skeleton?
What is Appendicular skeleton
Name two nutrients important for strong bones
What is Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin D
Which movement moves a body part away from the midline of the body?
What is Abduction
Why would bones be weak without vitamin D?
What is Vitamin D helps absorb calcium
A fracture that results in many small pieces is called what?
What is comminuted
Which skeleton is mainly responsible for protecting vital organs?
What is Axial skeleton
Why do children have more bones than adults?
What is Bones fuse as they grow