Chapter 6

Question 1

These bones are shaped like jigsaw puzzle pieces

Answer 1

Irregular bones

Question 2

The outer covering of a bone is called

Answer 2

Periosteum

Question 3

Which kind of Bone cell tears down bone to release calcium and phosphate into the blood

Answer 3

Osteoclasts

Question 4

Which type of joint is filled with fluid

Answer 4

Synovial joint

Question 5

The hip is an example of a @ joint

Answer 5

Ball and socket

Question 6

The- is the long narrow portion of a long bone

Answer 6

Diaphysis

Question 7

The process of bone formation is called

Answer 7

Ossification

Question 8

The thin band of cartilage where bone growth occurs is called the

Answer 8

Epiphyseal

Question 9

The flexible tissue that acts as a cushion between bones is called

Answer 9

Cartilage

Question 10

The thighbone locates in upper leg

Answer 10

Femur

Question 11

The collarbone

Answer 11

Clavicle

Question 12

The bone located in the upper arm

Answer 12

Humorous

Question 13

The shoulder blade

Answer 13

Scapula

Question 14

The heel bone

Answer 14

Calcaneus

Question 15

The finger and toe bones

Answer 15

Phalanges

Question 16

The knee cap

Answer 16

Patella

Question 17

The breast bone located at the front of the breast

Answer 17

Sternum

Question 18

Which type of rib has no anterior attachment

Answer 18

Floating rib

Question 19

A spine bone in the lower back is called a - vertebra

Answer 19

Lumbar

Question 20

A spine bone in the neck is called a -vertebrae

Answer 20

Cervical

Question 21

Which disease is characterized by formation of Uric acid crystals in the joints

Answer 21

Gout

Question 22

In a - fracture the bone has been pushed through the skin

Answer 22

Compound

Question 23

Which type of arthritis is developed when joint cartilage just wears out

Answer 23

Osteoarthritis

Question 24

Arthritis caused by autoimmune condition

Answer 24

Rheumatoid arthritis

Question 25

A bone break is called a

Answer 25

Fracture

Question 26

The - skeleton is composed of the arms legs shoulder girdle and pelvis

Answer 26

Appendicular

Question 27

A patient with an abnormal lateral curve of the spine is said to have -

Answer 27

Scoliosis

Question 28

An exaggerated humpback is caused by

Answer 28

Kyphosis

Question 29

Inflammation of a tendon is called

Answer 29

Tendonitis

Question 30

Why is vitamin D important for strong bones

Answer 30

Lets us absorb calcium

Question 31

Three things a patient can do to maximize bone strength

Answer 31

Consume calcium, weightlifting, avoiding caffeine and tobacco use

Question 32

What is abnormal about bones in osteoporosis

Answer 32

Decreasing bone density

Question 33

Group at high risk for developing osteoporosis

Answer 33

Women after menopause

Question 34

Treatments for tendonitis

Answer 34

Analgesics , resting of joint, cold/moist heat therapy