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Final Test Review (Skeletal System)

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What is the skeletal system composed of? bones, cartilage and ligaments
What type of bones include those of the legs, arms, fingers and toes? Long bones
What type of bones include the carpals and tarsals? short bones
What type of bones include those of the skull, pelvis, and ribs? flat bones
The vertebrae is what type of bone? irregular bone
what is the shaft area of a long bone called? diaphysis
What is a fibrous membrane whose function is to protect the bone and serve as an attachment for tendons and ligaments? periosteum
What type of bone consists of irregularly shapes spaces defined by thin plates and is found in flat bones and in long bones, and is filled with red bone marrow? spongy bone
The yellow bone marrow is located where in long bones? medullary cavity
What type of bone marrow functions in the production of red and white blood cells and platelets? red bone marrow
For proper growth and hardening of bones structures, the diet should contain what? calcium, phosphorous, and vitamin D
The human adult skeleton consists of how many bones? 206
What small bones are included in the inner ear? incus, stapes, and malleus
What is the correct distribution of bones? frontal(1), parietal(2), occipital(1), temporal(2), sphenoid(1) a,d ethmoid(1)
What joints are freely movable? diarthrotic joints
What bones are immovable? synarthrotic joints
The synovial membrane secrete what type of fluid that lubricates the joints surfaces? synovial fluid
What joints are classified according to their structure? fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial joints
What joint is a freely movable , synovial joint, where rounded bone rotates in a ring made of bone and ligament? ball and socket joint
What joint is slightly movable, cartilaginous joint connected by flat discs of fibrocartilage? symphysis joint
What type of joint is at the hip and shoulder joints? ball and socket joints
What is/are bands or sheets of fibrous tissue that connect bone to bone? ligaments
What occurs when a bone is displaced within the joint? dislocates
An exaggerated concave curve most commonly found in the lumbar spine is called what? lordosis
A lateral concave of the spine is called what? scoliosis
An exaggerated concave curve of the thoracic spine is called what? kyphosis
When the bone is completely broken but does not penetrate the skin is called what? closed or simple
When the bone is broken and penetrates the skin is called what? open or compound
When the bone is shattered but does not penetrate the skin is called what? comminuted
When the bone is not completely broken is called what? incomplete (greenstick)
What are the parts of the cranium? temporal, ethmoid, and vomer
Growth of a long bone resulting in an increase in length occurs where? between the epiphysis and the diaphysis
What is the function of the skeletal system? protect internal organs, store minerals, and support
How many pairs of ribs articulate directly to the vertebrae? 12
When palpating the mid-line of the posterior trunk what bony landmarks are being touched? spinous process
Which process forms a joint? condyle
What is the axis? cervical vertebrae
When you have a headache and rub the temporal region what bone are you rubbing? sphenoid
Where is the malleolus located? tibia
What is the name of the bony point in which you would rest your elbow on a table? olecranon
Where are the false ribs located? at the end of the thoracic cage and they float freely of the sternum
What is the type of joint found proximal ends of radius and ulna? pivot joint
What type of fluid works as a lubricant to prevent friction of the joints? synovial fluid
Which type of joints are found in the vertebral column? gliding joint
Cartilage serves what purpose? to cushion the bones at the joints, prevent jarring between bones in motion, as in walking and gives shape to external features, such as nose and ears
A small, rounded process usually blunt and irregular tubercle
A very prominent linear elevation that forms a border on a ridge crest
A rounded articulating process at the proximal end of the bone head
A tube-like opening in the bone that forms a tunnel or canal meatus
A large, rough, rounded process of muscle attachment found only on the femur trochanter
A round knuckle-like prominence, usually at the point of articulation (joint) condyle
A large, rough, rounded process for muscle attachment tuberosity
A depression or hollow in a bone tubercle
A hole or opening for blood vessels and nerves to pass foramen
A bony prominence or projection from a bone process
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