C02, P02 - V - Skeletal System

Question 1

Skeletal System

Answer 1

Body’s framework composed of bones and joints.

Question 2

Bones

Answer 2

Provide resting ground for muscles and protection of vital organs.

Question 3

Joints

Answer 3

Junctions of bones, muscles, and connective tissue at which movement occurs.

Question 4

Axial Skeleton

Answer 4

Portion of skeletal system that consists of the skull, rib cage, and vertebral column.

Question 5

Appendicular Skeleton

Answer 5

Portion of skeletal system that includes upper and lower extremities.

Question 6

Remodeling

Answer 6

Process of resorption and formation of bone.

Question 7

Osteoclasts

Answer 7

Cell type responsible for removal of bone tissue.

Question 8

Osteoblasts

Answer 8

Cell type responsible for bone formation.

Question 9

Epiphysis

Answer 9

The end of long bones, composed mostly of cancellous bone, and house most of the red marrow. Primary sites for bone growth.

Question 10

Diaphysis

Answer 10

Shaft portion of long bone.

Question 11

Epiphyseal Plate

Answer 11

Region of long bone connecting diaphysis to the epiphysis where growth in length occurs.

Question 12

Periosteum

Answer 12

Dense membrane that wraps all bone except for articulating surfaces at joints.

Question 13

Medullar Cavity

Answer 13

Central cavity of bone shafts where marrow is stored.

Question 14

Articular (Hyaline) Cartilage

Answer 14

Cartilage covering articular surfaces of bones.

Question 15

Depression

Answer 15

Flattened or indented portions of bone, where muscle attaches.

Question 16

Processes

Answer 16

Protrusions from bone where muscles, tendons, and ligaments can attach.

Question 17

Arthrokinematics

Answer 17

Joint motion.

Question 18

Synovial Joints

Answer 18

Joints held together by a joint capsule and ligaments which are most associated with movement.

Question 19

Nonsynovial Joints

Answer 19

Joints without a joint cavity, connective tissue, or cartilage.

Question 20

Ligament

Answer 20

Primary tissue in connecting bones together that provides stability, input to nervous system, and limitation of improper joint movement.