Type of Bones
Provide one example of a flat bone
What is;
-Sturnum
-Ribs
-Cranial
The place where RBC's are produced
Commonly described as 'loss of bone density'
What is osteoperosis
A break with no open wound
What is a closed fracture
Location of the fibula
What is the lower leg
An example of this bone includes both the femur and humerus
What is a long bone
The name of bone cells
What are osteocytes
A condition that causes curvature of the spine
What is scoliosis
A spiral fracture
What is when a bone is twisted apart
Bone in the upper leg
What is the femur
Name all 5 bones
what are;
-long
-short
-flat
-irregular
-sesamoid
The test that measures calcium levels and other minerals in the bone
What is a BMD
Pain in bone due to infection is called
what is osteomyelitis
An incomplete break of the bone
What is a greenstick fracture
Location of the scapula
What is the back
This bone is characterized by its round shape
What is a sesamoid bone
May be considered the 'prerequisite' to osteoperosis
What is osteopenia
Treatment may include;
-Rest
-Ice
-Elevation within 24 hours
What is a sprain
A break with an open wound
What is an open fracture
Bone in the upper body starting with 'C'
What is the clavicle
List 2 examples of Irregular bones
(Specialized bone with specific shape)
What are the;
-vertebrae
-coccyx
-sacrum
-mandible
-maxilla
-carpals
-tarsals
Has been linked to;
-Irritation & ulcification of lower esphagus
-Muscle pain
-Eye inflammation
-Irregular heart rate
What are biophosphates
In which group of people is rheumatiod arthritis more common in
What are women
A complex fracture
What is the separation of part of the bone usually requiring surgurey
Also known as distal phalanges
what are the fingers and toes