Skeletal review HS I

the shaft of a long bone is the:

• periosteum

• epiphysis

• endosteum

• diaphysis

what type of joint is the elbow?

• pivot

• hinge

• gliding

• ball and socket

the end of the long bone is the :

• diaphysis

• epiphysis

• periosteum

• endosteum

the axial skeleton includes bones of the:

• leg

• skull

• arm

• arm

bone forming cells are called:

• diaphysis

• osteoblasts

• fontanels

• osteocytes

the inner lining of long bones is the:

• diaphysis

• endosteum

• epiphysis

• periosteum

a 76 year old patient fell, she received a fracture to the head of her femur. This injury may be related to?

• acromegaly

• myxedema

• bone deformity

• osteoporosis

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

• mineral storage

• movement

• protection

• hemopoiesis

side to side curvature of the spine

• osteoporosis

• kyphosis

• lordosis

• scoliosis

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

• osteoporosis

• rheumatoid arthritis

• osteoarthritis

• gout