Week 4
Exaggerated abnormal curvature of the thoracic vertebrae
Which statement correctly describes kyphosis?
The hyoid bone is attached to the mandible.
Which statement is false regarding the hyoid bone?
lordosis
Which term describes an exaggerated curvature of the lumbar vertebrae?
compact bone
Which type of bone is considered dense bone?
Rickets
a disease in children characterized by soft, bowed, and swollen bones with a Vitamin C deficiency.
Decreased estrogen levels following menopause contribute to the disease.
How does the reproductive system contribute to osteoporosis?
Excessive smoking lowers estrogen levels, which increases bone loss.
How does the respiratory system contribute to osteoporosis?
7
How many cervical vertebrae are in the spinal column?
tendon
A band of connective tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone is a(n
hairline fracture
A bone fracture in which the two bone sections do not separate is a(an)
sinuses
Some flat and irregular bones of the skull have air-filled spaces called
manufacture blood cells
Some marrow of long bones is termed "red" marrow. The function of red marrow is to
store adipose tissue
Some marrow of long bones is termed "yellow" marrow under normal conditions. The function of yellow marrow is to
cervical thoracic lumbar
Starting at the superior end of the spinal column, name the type of vertebrae in order.
osteocyte
The cell type that is responsible for maintaining bone once it has been formed is the
Periosteum
The covering of the outer surface of bone is the
lay down bone matrix
The primary function of osteoblasts is to
closed fracture
The radiologist informs Mathew that his fracture has not penetrated the skin, meaning Mathew has a(an)
arthr/o
prefix meaning joint
protection of the brain and soft organs
Important functions of the skeletal system include
spongy bone
In which type of bone would trabeculae be present?
bone to bone
Ligaments attach
cervical 7 thoracic 12 lumbar 5 sacrum 1 coccyx 1
Name all of the vertebrae and their number
calcium, phosphate, and Vitamin D
Normal bone growth requires adequate amounts of _____, _____, and _____ in the diet.
sex hormones
The growth spurt seen in puberty is triggered by
Allow nerves to exit between vertebrae
All of the following are functions of the intervertebral disc except which one?
Costal Ribs
All of the following are types of ribs except which one?
vertebra
All of the following bones are flat bones except which one?
bones of the leg
All of the following bones are part of the axial skeleton except which one?
diaphysis
An X-ray determines that Peter fractured the shaft of his humerus. The break is in the _____________ of the bone.
the tibia
An example of a long bone would be
osteogenesis imperfecta
Brittle bone disorder is another name for
herniated disc
Compression of the intervertebral disc causing the disc to bulge out laterally is called what?
Lack of exposure to sunlight reduces vitamin D production and decreases calcium absorption.
How does the integumentary system contribute to osteoporosis?
5
How many lumbar vertebrae are in the spinal column?
12
How many thoracic vertebrae are in the spinal column?
temporal, frontal, parietal, occipital
What are the bones of the skull called?
Axial and appendicular
What are the two major divisions of the human skeleton?
axial and appendicular
What are the two major divisions of the human skeleton?
medullary cavity
What is the area where marrow is located?
Epiphysis
What is the end of a long bone?
attachment points for tendons and ligaments.
What is the function of the spinous and transverse process of the vertebrae?
scoliosis
What is the most common abnormal curvature of the spine?
Lordosis
What is the name of an exaggerated curvature of the lumbar vertebrae?
orth/o
What is the prefix for straight
epiphyseal plate
What is the site of longitudinal growth in long bones?
Sharpey fibers
What strengthens the attachment of the tendons or ligaments to bone?
irregular bone
What type of bone is a vertebra?
irregular bones
What type of bone is the sphenoid bone?
Seasmoid Bone
What type of bone resembles a sesame seed and grows in tendons where there is a lot of friction?
sesamoid bone
What type of bone resembles a sesame seed and grows in tendons where there is a lot of friction?
articular cartilage
What type of tissue covers the ends of long bones?
Cervical
What type of vertebrae are the axis and the atlas?
osteoclast
Which of the following cell types is responsible for breaking down bone matrix?
neck bones
Which of the following is not part of the appendicular skeleton?
7 cervical 12 thoracic 5 lumbar 1 sacrum 1 coccyx
Which of the following lists the number of each type of vertebrae correctly?
A bone that looks like a sheet of modeling clay molded over an object
Which statement best describes a flat bone?
