This type of fracture leaves the skin intact
closed
The number of thoracic vertebrae in the spine
12
The two bones of the lower leg
tibia and fibula
brittle bone disease
osteogenesis imperfecta
C1
Atlas
This fracture occurs when the bone breaks the skin
Open
This type of immature cell creates new bone
osteoblast
The pectoral girdle
clavicle and scapula
This disease occurs as a natural process of aging
osteoporosis
C2
Axis
If a fracture like this occurs, the bone is now in two separate pieces.
complete
Ribs 1-7 are known as
true ribs
The rib cage
sternum and ribs
bone cancer
osteosarcoma
Number of lumbar vertebrae
5
Outermost layer of a bone
periosteum
Most medial bone in the lower leg
tibia
Femur
weight bearing exercises do this to bone
strengthen
portion of sternum the xiphoid process lies
most inferior
This break occurs when a bone has been crushed into the joint
impacted
also called the tailbone
coccyx
calcaneus
disease of the yellow marrow inside the medullary cavity
leukemia
A hole or opening in a bone for blood vessels and nerves
foramen