Skeletal System Part 2 Flashcard

Front

What is a pivot joint?

Back

A type of joint that allows for rotational movement, such as the joint between the atlas and axis vertebrae in the neck.

Front

What is another name for a joint?

Back

Articulation.

Front

How many stages are there in the healing of a fracture?

Back

Four stages: inflammation, soft callus formation, hard callus formation, and remodeling.

Front

What is the axial skeleton?

Back

The part of the skeleton that consists of the cranium, sternum, and vertebral column.

Front

What is a simple or closed fracture?

Back

A type of fracture where the bone is broken but there is no puncture or open wound in the skin.

Front

What is the appendicular skeleton?

Back

The part of the skeleton that includes the limbs and the girdles that attach them to the axial skeleton.

Front

What is a comminuted fracture?

Back

A type of fracture where the bone is shattered into multiple pieces.

Front

What is a compound or open fracture?

Back

A type of fracture where the broken bone pierces through the skin.

Front

What is a greenstick fracture?

Back

A type of fracture that occurs in children, where the bone bends and cracks on one side without breaking completely.

Front

What is the function of synovial fluid?

Back

To lubricate joints, reducing friction and allowing for smooth movement.