Skeletal System

how is the structure of the bone related to this function?

• The structure of bone is solely for storing fat.
• Bones are designed to be completely hollow for flexibility.
• The structure of bone provides strength and support while minimizing weight.
• Bone structure is primarily made of cartilage.

how does the skeletal system affect the body

• The skeletal system affects the body by providing structure, protection, facilitating movement, producing blood cells, and storing minerals.
• The skeletal system primarily regulates body temperature.
• The skeletal system is responsible for digestion and nutrient absorption.
• The skeletal system mainly produces hormones for growth.

What type of fracture is this?

• Comminuted

• Open

• Closed

• Spiral

What type of fracture is this?

• Greenstick

• Comminuted

• Hairline

• Spiral

What type of fracture is this?

• Greenstick

• Comminuted

• Hairline

• Spiral

This cell lays down new bone and helps repair damage.

• Osteoblast

• Osteoclast

• Osteocyte

• Osteobuddies

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

A female patient is brought to the emergency room with an injury to her lower leg from an ATV accident. You notice a white tip of a bone protruding through the skin as you cut her pant leg off. Her injury is described as what kind of fracture.

• Comminuted

• Pathologic

• Compound

• Stress

Which bones are fracture as shown in this xray?

• humerus/ radius

• radius/ulna

• femur/tibia

• tibia/fibula

Which bone is fractured as shown in this xray?

• humerus

• radius

• ulna

• carpals

Match the fracture to the correct description.

• Bone fractures under normal weight

• Comminuted

• Incomplete break in the bone.

• Green Stick

• A fracture where one bone fragment is driven into another.

• Impacted

• A fracture that results in multiple pieces.

• Compression