A ______ fracture occurs in the vertebrae after severe stress, such as when someone falls and lands with a significant amount of force.

The axial skeleton consists of all of the following EXCEPT ________.

The appendicular skeleton consists of all of the following EXCEPT ________.

As children grow, bones become harder as more ________ are deposited into the bone

Bones are classified according to ________.

The dense, hard layer of bone tissue is called ________.

Which joint produces no movement?

Which joint produces very slight movement?

_______, sometimes referred to as "hump back," is a result of the normal thoracic curvature becoming exaggerated.

________, also known as "swayback," is a condition in which the abdomen and buttocks protrude because of an exaggerated lumbar curvature.

) ________ is/are a primary component(s) of the skeletal system, which consist of 50% water and 50% solid matter

Also known as a simple fracture, a(n) ________ fracture does NOT involve a break in the skin. This type of fracture is completely internal.

In a(n) ________ fracture, part of the bone is shattered into a multitude of bony fragments

________ fractures are spread along the length of a bone and are produced by twisting stresses.

A ________ fracture usually occurs in young children whose bones are still relatively soft

A ________ fracture breaks the shaft of the bone across its longitudinal access.

A ________ fracture occurs when the bone has broken through the skin.

A woman who experiences menopause early may be at risk for ________.

Who has the lowest risk for developing osteoporosis?