Chapter 23. The Skeletal System
The Spinal Column consists of ?
a sacrum, 7 cervical vertebrae, 12 thoracic vertebrae, 5 lumbar vertebrae.
Which of the following prevents calcium absorption in the digestive tract?
alcohol
bones come together at joints, also called
articulations
weight-bearing and strength-training exercises are best for
bone health.
Axial
bones of the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage
Sternum
breastbone
which of the following are very important for healthy bones?
calcium. Vitamin D.
The joints between vertebrae are ____________________ joints?
cartilaginous
Which of the following vertebrae are the smallest?
cervical vertebrae
The medical term for the tailbone is
coccyx
Clavicle
collarbone
Skull bones are divided into 2 types, known as
cranial bones. facial bones.
Which of the following are types of Synovial joints?
elbows, knees, shoulders
Bones start out as cartilage models in
endochondral ossification
which is a long bone?
femur
Which of the following are classified as long bones?
femur. Humerus.
Sutures
fibrous joints in the skull
Joints can be classified as
fibrous, cartilaginous, or synovial
what are signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis?
fluid around the joint. joint stiffness, Aching.
The soft spot on an infant's skull is known as a
fontanel
rheumatoid arthritis normally affects the
hands and feet.
The red marrow within calcaneous bone produces new blood cells in a process called
hematopoieses
Bones begin as tough, fibrous membranes in
intramembranous ossification
Which of the following forms the lower part of the coxal bones ?
ischium
Patella
kneecap
Fibula
lateral bone of the lower leg
Bones give shape to which of the following body parts?
legs. trunk. head.
Which of the following are major facial bones?
maxilla. mandible. zygomatic bone.
bones contain various kinds of tissues, including
osseous tissue. blood vessels. nerves.
What cell replaces bone when there is excess calcium in the blood
osteoblast
Which of the following cells break down bone when the body needs more calcium in the blood?
osteoclasts
cells that form holes in bone are called
osteoclasts
The most common treatments for gout are
pain medications and diet.
which of the following are major cranial bones?
pariental. frontal. occipital.
Bones of the hand include
phalanges and Carpals
Epicondyle
projection situated above a condyle
What is the second most common form of arthritis?
rheumatoid arthritis
which of the following consists of 5 fused vertebrae?
sacrum
Which of the following harms bones by ridding the body of calcium?
smoking
The fontanels in an infant's skull are also known as
soft spots.
Bone-building nutrients are found in
spinach, fruits, sardines
lordosis is also called
swayback
Femur
thigh bone
The rib cage is made of ____ pairs of ribs.
12
the skeletal system is composed of ________ bones?
206
the axial skeleton contains _____ bones.
80
Red blood cells need replacing every
90-120 days
The ______________ contains the pectoral girdle and the pelvic girdle.
Appendicular Skeleton
which of the following are the must useful in determining bone health?
Bone density tests. Bone scans.
Appendicular
Bones of the arms, legs, pectoral girdle, and pelvic girdle.
long bones have which of the following parts?
Epiphysis. Articular cartilage, diaphysis.
Which of the following is a group of tumors that affect different tissue types?
Ewing sarcoma family of tumors
which of the following is a frequent cause of lordosis?
High heels
which of the following is the most superior part of the coxal bone?
Ilium
Osteoporosis is a common discorder that affects
More women than men. Caucasians more that any other race.
which condition is most commonly called brittle-bone disease?
Osteogenesis imperfecta
what are the functions of the bones ?
Provide support to the body, give shape to the body, protect soft structures.
Fossa
Relatively deep pit or depression
Trochanter
Relatively large process
Condyle
Rounded process that usually articulates with another bone
which of the following is the abnormal lateral curvature of the thoracic or lumbar spine ?
Scoliosis
