Skeletal System Issues
Scoliosis
The upper arm bone is called this.
Humerus
This attaches muscle to bone which allows movement.
Tendon
_________ is the formation of new bones.
Ossification
True or false: There are 246 bones in the body.
False
What skeletal system problem normally affects older people and occurs due to weakening bones?
Osteoporosis
What type of bone is the femur?
Long
What connects one bone to another bone?
Ligaments
_______ are points at which bones meet. Some are flexible and some do not move.
Joints
What is one of the two parts that make up your skeleton.
Axial or Appendicular
Occurs when a bone slips out of place, tearing the ligaments that attach the bone at the joint.
Disclocation
Where can you find your tarsal bones?
The foot
False
This acts as a cushion between two bones or as a flexible structure for soft parts of the body
Cartilage
Ribs, sternum, or scapula
What is a problem that can occur from repetitive use?
Arthritis or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
What is the actual name for the jaw?
Mandible
The hard outer-layer of the bone that provides strength and protection.
Compact Bone
What is the name for the small bones that form the spinal column?
Vertebrae
Name the 4 types of bones.
Three types of fractures to the bones.
Hairline, Transverse, and comminuted fractures.
What are the 4 bones that can be found in your leg?
Femur, Tibia, Fibula, Patella
Explain how bones form.
All bones being in the embryo as cartilage. Early in development, the cartilage hardens into bone through ossification.
What is the name of the fluid-filled sac that helps reduce friction at joints?
Bursa
Name Three things the skeletal system does for your body.
Provides support, Protects internal organs, produces new red and white blood cells, framework for attached muscles, allows movement, and stores fat and minerals