Functions of Bones
Name three functions of bones
Support, Protection, Movement, Storage of calcium, Blood cell production
This part of the skeletal system is the made of bones that are medial to the body.
Axial
These bones are longer than they are wide and have heads at the end of them.
Long bones
This type of joint has the most range of motion and is able to move 360 degrees
Ball-and-socket
A complete tear of a ligament is called:
Grade 3 sprain
What part of bone is the hardest/densest part and mainly found near the middle of the bone?
Compact
The femur is part of the __________ skeleton.
Appendicular
These bones are cube-shaped and have higher amounts of spongey bone. (Ex: carpals and tarsals)
Short bones
This type of joint allows movement in a singular plane and includes the elbow and knee.
Hinge joints
Condition that causes decreased bone mass and density
Osteoporosis
___________ break down bone.
Osteoclasts
The ribs are part of the __________ skeleton.
Axial
What type of bones are the ribs, sternum, and skull.
Flat bones
This joint allows circular movement and angular movement in two planes. Includes the joint between carpal and metacarpal at the base of the thumb.
Saddle joint
A fracture that shatters bone into multiple pieces
Comminuted fracture
_________ builds/produces new bone.
Osteoblasts
Name three bones (actual names) found in the superior portion of the appendicular skeleton?
Humerus, radius, ulna, phalanges, carpals, metacarpals, phalanges of the hand
This type of bone is embedded in a tendon and not connected to another bone.
Sesamoid bone
Name two joints in the body that are ball-and-socket joints.
Shoulder and hip
A condition where the spine has an abnormal sideways curvature.
Scoliosis
Where in the bone are the blood cells made?
Red bone marrow
Name three bones (actual names) found in the inferior portion of the appendicular skeleton?
Femur, Patella, Tibia, Fibula, talus, tarsals, metatarsals, phalanges of the foot
Name three long bones in the body. (Actual names)
Humerus, radius, ulna, femur, tibia, fibula, clavicle, phalanges, metacarpals, and metatarsals
This type of joint is between the atlas and axis and allows rotation in a single plain.
Pivot joint
A condition where the spine has an exaggerated curve in the lumbar region.
Lordosis