A + P Homework Ch. 6

A) open

A bone fracture that pierces through skin is called a(n) ________ fracture. A) open B) spiral C) closed D) comminuted

B) his epiphyseal plate was damaged, and the bone didn't grow

Joel injured his elbow as a child and now, as an adult, his injured arm is much shorter than the other arm. Why? A) fractured bone is always shorter B) his epiphyseal plate was damaged, and the bone didn't grow C) he has arthritis in the joint, which decreases bone growth D) he has a congenital problem that caused both the injury and the shorter bone

Nose, ears, joints

List three places where cartilage is found in the body: _______, ________, and _________.

Humerus, femur, vocal bone

Name three large appendicular bones: ______, _______, and _________.

B) osteoporosis

The aging process, excessive caffeine, and cigarette smoking can each contribute to what bone disease? A) ligamental stenosis B) osteoporosis C) cartilentious dementia D) ossification

B) epiphysis

The end of a long bone is the: A) diplodicus B) epiphysis C) condylcorn D) perla

Femur

The medical term for thighbone is _______.

D) epiphyseal plate

The presence of a(n) _______ in skeletal remains indicates the skeleton is a teenager or child. A) Torger center B) ossifier C) Mantoux membrane D) epiphyseal plate

Osteoclasts

The specialized cells are needed to tear down bone: ________.

Osteoblasts

The specialized cells that constantly rebuild bone are called ________.

B) breastbone

The sternum is the correct medical term for which bone? A) shin bone B) breastbone C) shoulder blade D) collarbone

Manubrium

The superior portion of the sternum is called _______.

Touching

Bone must be ________ to heal after fracture.

A) hinge joint

Your elbow is an example of which type of joint? A) hinge joint B) ball-and-socket joint C) gliding joint D) fibrous joint

Synovial fluid

________ is a liquid found in joints that keeps them lubricated.