Lou’s grandmother suffered a fracture and complains that she is shorter than all her sisters. She used to be the tallest. What disorder would explain this condition?

The end of a long bone is known as the:

John fell on an outstretched arm while running outside. John’s fracture caused the bone to break through the skin. What type of fracture does John have?

The inner lining of long bones is the:

The organs of the thoracic cavity are protected and supported by the ribs, thoracic vertebrae, and the:

An anorexic gymnast is suffering from malnutrition. Her calcium level is low, and she has suffered from recent fractures. What function of the skeletal system is impaired?

The appendicular skeleton includes the:

The outer covering of long bones is known as the:

The term cranio means:

Students often have poor posture while sitting at their computers. Rounded shoulders, head forward, and hunchback are symptoms that describe which condition?

A patient presents uneven posture caused by an abnormal side-to-side curvature of the spine. The most likely diagnosis will be:

Which important function of long bone is related to the production of healthy blood cells?

What type of joint is the elbow?

Which condition is triggered by the wearing down of cartilage in a joint?

The wrist is composed of eight small bones arranged in two rows and held together by ligaments. This arrangement allows for great mobility and wrist flexion. These small bones are called:

David has uric acid crystal deposits in his joints and has pain in his great toe. These are symptoms of:

The second largest bone of the skeletal system, which attaches to the scapula to form a ball-and-socket joint, is the:

Leah was involved in a motor vehicle accident. She has extreme pain and immobility in her lower left leg. There is bruising, but no open wound. What type of fracture may Leah have?

What is the name of the soft area on an infant’s head where bone has yet to be formed?

The term cervic means:

A child with lymphocytic leukemia has a low red blood cell count. What function of the skeletal system is impaired?

Lindsey is eight months pregnant and complains of lower back pain. She has an exaggerated lumbar curve. What type of abnormal spinal curvature is she experiencing?

The axial skeleton includes bones of the:

Helen is an 80-year-old woman with stiff, painful joints caused by loss of articular cartilage. She suffers from:

The shaft of a long bone is the:

Cindy has a dislocated shoulder. Her doctor has recommended six weeks of physical therapy. This will impact which function of the skeletal system?

Bone forming cells are called:

In the adult cranium, suture lines are noted where separate bones have fused together to form what type of joint?

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