Skeletal review HS I

Front

the shaft of a long bone is the:

Back

diaphysis

Front

what type of joint is the elbow?

Back

hinge

Front

the end of the long bone is the :

Back

epiphysis

Front

the axial skeleton includes bones of the:

Back

skull

Front

bone forming cells are called:

Back

osteoblasts

Front

the inner lining of long bones is the:

Back

endosteum

Front

A 76 year old patient fell, she received a fracture to the head of her femur. This injury may be related to? Options: acromegaly, myxedema, bone deformity, osteoporosis

Back

osteoporosis

Front

What function of the skeletal system do the major organs located within the skull, ribs, and pelvis perform?

Back

protection

Front

side to side curvature of the spine

Back

scoliosis

Front

I have stiff joints caused by loss of articular cartilage from normal wear. What condition might I have?

Back

osteoarthritis