Flashcardizz Unit 3 Skeletal Winter Final 2024 Review

Front

What is the mandible?

Back

The mandible is the lower jawbone in the human skull, the largest and strongest bone of the face.

Front

What is the least stable joint in the human body?

Back

The shoulder joint is considered the least stable joint due to its wide range of motion and shallow socket.

Front

What is an avulsion fracture?

Back

An avulsion fracture occurs when a tendon or ligament pulls off a piece of bone.

Front

What is circumduction?

Back

Circumduction is a circular movement of a limb that involves flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction.

Front

What does a comminuted fracture mean?

Back

A comminuted fracture means the bone is broken into three or more pieces.

Front

What is the function of the zygomatic bone?

Back

The zygomatic bone, also known as the cheekbone, contributes to the structure of the face and forms the prominence of the cheeks.

Front

What is the role of the maxillary bone?

Back

The maxillary bone forms the upper jaw and holds the upper teeth, playing a crucial role in facial structure.

Front

What is the difference between a greenstick fracture and a complete fracture?

Back

A greenstick fracture is an incomplete fracture where the bone bends and cracks on one side, while a complete fracture breaks the bone into two or more pieces.

Front

What is the significance of the shoulder joint's range of motion?

Back

The shoulder joint's wide range of motion allows for various arm movements but also contributes to its instability.

Front

What are the main types of bone fractures?

Back

The main types of bone fractures include transverse, comminuted, greenstick, and avulsion fractures.