WorksheetsBone Physiology
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 18mins

Which type of cell breaks down bone tissue
osteoblast
osteoclast
osteocyte
osteon
How many bones does an adult have?
602
206
300
307
An abnormal curve of the spine is called...
greenstick
scoliosis
osteoperosis
arthritis
The process of bone forming from cartilage is called
ossification
callus zone
growth
fracture repair
Bones with abnormal shapes, an example are vertebrae
Long Bones
Short Bones
Flat Bones
Irregular Bones
What is the name of the incomplete fracture usually seen in children?
Linear
Transverse
Fibial
Greenstick
What type of fracture is this?
Compound
Comminuted
Simple
Spiral
What type of fracture is this?
Hairline
Greenstick
Comminuted
Simple
What type of fracture is this?
Compound
Hairline
Simple
Spiral
What is another name for the process of manipulating bone into place and using a cast or splint to treat a fracture?
Closed Reduction
Open Reduction
Traction
Friction
This cell lays down new bone and helps repair damage.
Osteoblast
Osteoclast
Osteocyte
Osteobuddies
What is happening in this stage of bone healing?
Bone is fractured
Hard callus forms, osteoblast cells create new bone
Remodeling, osteoclasts remove extra bone until its completely healed
Soft callus forms, chondroblast and fibroblasts produce the fibrocartilaginous calus
