Bones
How many bones are there in the adult human body?
206
Name at least one type of joint we have discussed in class and where it can be found in the body.
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Ligaments connect __________ to _______________
Bone to Bone
What is the difference between a closed and an open break?
A closed or simple break is a bone that's broken all the way through but has not moved places. An open break is a bone that's broken clean through and is protruding through the skin.
Tendons connect _________ to _____________
Muscle to bone
The skeleton is made of three main "parts" what are they?
Bones
Cartilage
Ligaments & Tendons
What is the function of joints? They allow us to _______
Joints are where two bones meet. They allow us to move
Name 2 functions of cartilage
To prevent bones from rubbing against each other/reduce friction
Provide structure where there is no bone
Name 2 kinds of complicated breaks we have discussed in class.
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Name two differences between spongey bone and compact bone
Spongey bone is found on the inner layer of bone, has holes, compact bone is the outer most layer of bone. very rigid and strong
The skeleton is divided into two parts. The two parts are ____________ & _____________. Name 2 bones found in each part.
Axial and Appendicular. Answers may vary in bones found in each part.
Which classification of joints are IMMOVEABLE. They do not move.
Fibrous Joints
Name the 3 types of cartilage discussed in class. Provide an example of one place that one type is found in the body.
Fibrocartilage, Elastic Cartilage and Hyaline Cartilage.
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Greenstick breaks are more common in ______________ because their bones are more flexible/soft.
Children
Name 7 bones that can be found on the appendicular skeleton.
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The outer layer that covers compact bone is called ______________
Periosteum
Name the 3 classifications of joints. Which classification is the most freely moveable?
Synovial, Fibrous, and Cartilaginous Joints.
Synovial is the most freely moveable type.
Think of a spot in the body where ligaments play a CRUCIAL role in stabilizing joints... where is this spot?
Ankles
Knees
A person decided to go downhill skiing and lost control of their speed. They fell down a hill and landed on upper arm. The bone was clearly broke clear through but was no sticking out or out of place. What type of break is this and where did the break occur?
it would be a simple break. The break occurred in the humerus.
Name the 4 out of the 5 classifications/ types of bones and an example of where each is.
Long/Short/Flat/Irregular/Sesamoid
Humerus, Carpals, Ribs, Vertebrae, Patella
Where is bone marrow located? What is made in bone marrow?
Bone marrow is located within the spongey bone, in the medullary cavity. Red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets are made in bone marrow.
Name 6 out of the 7 joints we discussed in class and give an example of where each can be found in the body.
Saddle- Thumb
Pivot- Allows movement of head/neck
Sutures- Cranial bones
Hinge- Knee/Elbow
Ball & Socket- Hips/Shoulder
Gliding- Wrists & ankles
Symphysis Joints- Intervertebral discs, pubic symphysis
Explain one characteristic for each type of cartilage, and a place in the body where each can be found
Hyaline- rubbery, most abundant, to prevent bones from rubbing.
Elastic- most flexible, provides structure to places without bone, ex: tip of nose, ears.
Fibrocartilage- strongest and least flexible. Found in places that would be weightbearing like knees and in between vertebral discs.
Name 5 out of the 8 types of breaks we have discussed in class and classify each one into one of the three categories
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Name all 5 functions of bones
Movement
Protection
Structure/Support
Blood cell production
Mineral Storage