Cartilage/bone Flashcards
1
Q
What is meant by the term osteomyelitis
A
A chronic infection of the bone
2
Q
What is an osteoblast
A
Are bone forming cells
3
Q
What type of cartilage can be found at the TMJ
A
Fibrous
4
Q
Elastic cartilage can be found in
A
Pinna of the ear
5
Q
What are the types of bones
A
Long, short, flat and irregular
6
Q
How many red blood cells are produced in the bone marrow every second?
A
2 million
7
Q
What are the functions of the bone
A
Protection, sound, mineral storage, blood production and shape
8
Q
In adulthood, how many bones should we have?
A
206-213
9
Q
The parietal bone of the skull forms via which type of ossification process? A. Endochondral
B. Intramembranous
A
B. Intramembranous
10
Q
The diaphysis of a long bone is formed predominantly by which type of bone? A. Compact B. spongy
A
A. Compact
