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Bones Flashcards

1
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What are the four main classifications of bones based on shape?

A

Long bones, short bones, flat bones, and irregular bones.

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2
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True or False: The femur is classified as a short bone.

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False.

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3
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Fill in the blank: Bones that are roughly cube-shaped are known as ______ bones.

A

short

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4
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Which type of bone is primarily responsible for producing blood cells?

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Long bones.

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5
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What is the term for the outer layer of bone tissue?

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Cortical bone.

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6
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True or False: Flat bones are primarily involved in protecting internal organs.

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True.

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7
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What is the name of the central cavity of a long bone that contains bone marrow?

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Medullary cavity.

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8
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Identify the term: The bony projection that serves as an attachment site for muscles or ligaments.

A

Process.

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9
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What type of bone is the vertebra classified as?

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Irregular bone.

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10
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of bony landmark? A) Tuberosity B) Fossa C) Cortex D) Condyle

A

Cortex.

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11
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Fill in the blank: The ______ is the region of a long bone where growth occurs.

A

epiphyseal plate

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12
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What is the term for a smooth, rounded articular surface on a bone?

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Condyle.

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13
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True or False: The diaphysis is the end part of a long bone.

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False.

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14
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What are the two main types of bone tissue?

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Compact bone and spongy bone.

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15
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Identify the term: A shallow depression on a bone.

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Fossa.

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16
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What is the primary function of the periosteum?

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To provide a protective layer and serve as an attachment point for tendons and ligaments.

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17
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Fill in the blank: ______ bones are typically found in the wrist and ankle.

A

Short

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18
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following bones is classified as a flat bone? A) Scapula B) Femur C) Carpals D) Vertebra

A

Scapula.

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19
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What is the term for the end part of a long bone?

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Epiphysis.

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20
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True or False: The trabecular bone is dense and forms the outer layer of bones.

A

False.

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21
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Identify the term: A prominent ridge on a bone.

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Crest.

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22
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What is the role of osteocytes in bone tissue?

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To maintain bone matrix and communicate with other bone cells.

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23
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Fill in the blank: The ______ is the hollow space within the diaphysis of a long bone.

A

medullary cavity

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24
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a feature of irregular bones? A) They are always flat B) They have complex shapes C) They are always long D) They do not contain bone marrow

A

They have complex shapes.

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25
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What is the term for a large, rounded projection on a bone?

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Tuberosity.

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26
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True or False: Sesamoid bones are small bones that develop within tendons.

A

True.

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27
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Fill in the blank: The ______ is the dense connective tissue covering the outer surface of bones.

A

periosteum

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28
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What type of joint surface is described by the term ‘facet’?

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A flat or slightly concave articular surface.

29
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Identify the term: The area where two bones meet.

A

Articulation.

30
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What are the three main components of bone matrix?

A

Organic components, inorganic minerals, and water.

31
Q

True or False: The nutrient foramen is a small opening in the bone that allows blood vessels to enter.

A

True.

32
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What is the term for a narrow, slit-like opening in a bone?

A

Fissure.

33
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ is the part of the bone that contains red marrow.

A

spongy bone

34
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following bones is typically classified as a long bone? A) Rib B) Humerus C) Scapula D) Patella

A

Humerus.

35
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What is the term for the thin layer of cartilage that covers the ends of bones in a joint?

A

Articular cartilage.

36
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True or False: Bone remodeling is a process that occurs only during childhood.

A

False.

37
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Identify the term: A small, rounded projection on a bone, often serving as an attachment point.

A

Tubercle.

38
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What is the role of osteoblasts?

A

To form new bone tissue.

39
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ is the region where bone growth occurs in children.

A

epiphyseal plate

40
Q

Multiple Choice: Which term describes a bony landmark that is a deep indentation? A) Fossa B) Condyle C) Tuberosity D) Crest

A

Fossa.

41
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What is the term for the shaft of a long bone?

A

Diaphysis.

42
Q

True or False: The medullary cavity is filled with adipose tissue in adults.

A

True.

43
Q

Identify the term: A raised area on a bone where muscles attach.

A

Tuberosity.

44
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What is the function of the endosteum?

A

To line the medullary cavity and support bone remodeling.

45
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ provides strength and resistance to bending in bone.

A

collagen

46
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of bones? A) Support B) Blood cell production C) Digestion D) Mineral storage

A

Digestion.

47
Q

What is the term for the area of bone that is formed by the fusion of multiple centers of ossification?

A

Metaphysis.

48
Q

True or False: Bones can only grow in length during childhood.

A

False.

49
Q

Identify the term: A hole in a bone that allows for the passage of nerves and blood vessels.

A

Foramen.

50
Q

What type of bone is primarily composed of trabecular tissue?

A

Spongy bone.

51
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ is the layer of connective tissue that surrounds the bone.

A

periosteum

52
Q

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of a flat bone? A) Tibia B) Sternum C) Phalanges D) Radius

A

Sternum.

53
Q

What is the term for a bony prominence that extends outward from the main part of the bone?

A

Protrusion.

54
Q

True or False: Bones are static structures that do not change over time.

A

False.

55
Q

Identify the term: A small, flat surface on a bone that forms a joint with another bone.

A

Facet.

56
Q

What is the primary mineral found in bone?

A

Calcium phosphate.

57
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ is the part of the bone that supports weight during movement.

A

diaphysis

58
Q

Multiple Choice: Which type of bone is the patella classified as? A) Long B) Short C) Sesamoid D) Irregular

A

Sesamoid.

59
Q

What is the term for the process by which bone tissue is formed?

A

Ossification.

60
Q

True or False: Compact bone is less dense than spongy bone.

A

False.

61
Q

Identify the term: The region of a long bone between the epiphysis and diaphysis.

A

Metaphysis.

62
Q

What is the role of osteoclasts in bone metabolism?

A

To break down bone tissue.

63
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ is the term for a bony projection that is sharp and pointed.

A

spine

64
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of compact bone? A) Less dense B) Contains trabecular tissue C) Forms the outer layer of bones D) Always contains red marrow

A

Forms the outer layer of bones.

65
Q

What is the term for the growth plate found in long bones?

A

Epiphyseal plate.

66
Q

True or False: Bone density decreases with age.

A

True.

67
Q

Identify the term: A rounded end of a bone that articulates with another bone.

A

Head.

68
Q

What is the primary function of the axial skeleton?

A

To support and protect the brain and spinal cord.

69
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ is a type of bone that develops within a tendon.

A

sesamoid bone

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