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Chapter 7: The Skeletal System Flashcards

1
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The five functions of the sksletal system

A 
suport
protection
assists 
manufactures blood cells
storage of mineral salts
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2
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Osteoblasts invade __ and begin the process of ossification

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cartilage

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3
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The ___ is a fibrovascular membrane that covers bone

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Periosteum

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4
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The ____ is the membrane that lines the medullary cavity

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Endosteum

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5
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Bone remodeling is made possible by __ and ___

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osteocyte

osteoblast

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6
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The process of ossification can be either __ or ___

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intromembranous

endochondrial

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7
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Correct calcium ion concentration in blood and bone is maintained by __ and ___

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calcitonin

parathormone

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8
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___ bone is dense and strong while ___ bone is spongy

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Compact

Cancellous

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9
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An oseton is also called the ___ ___ which allows for the effective metabolism of bone cells

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Haversian Canal

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10
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The spaces within cancellous bone contain __ __ __, which is responsible for hematopoiesis

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red bone marrow

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11
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Long bones consist of

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Diaphysis
metaphysis
epiphysis

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12
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___ bones are enclosed in a tendon and fascial tissue

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Sesamoid Bones

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13
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An obvious bony prominence is called a

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Process

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14
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A depression or cavity in or on a bone is called a

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Fossae

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15
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The skeleton is dived into two parts

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Axial

Appendicular

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16
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The __ bone is a single bone that forms the posterior base of the cranium

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occipital

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17
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The anchor bone for the cranium

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The atlas Bone

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18
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The freely moveable bone of the face

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The lower jawbone/ Mandible

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19
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The spinal cord passes through a space called the

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The neural/vertabral foramen

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20
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The largest and strongest vertebrae are those of the __ section of the spine

A

Lumbar

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21
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___ are the bones of the fingers and toes

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Phalanges

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22
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___ is the manufacture of red blood cells

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hematopoiesis

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23
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The turbinates are also called the nasal ___ bones

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Nasal Concha

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24
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Result of abnormal endochondral ossification at the epiphyseal plate of long bones

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giantism

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25
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lateral curvature of the spine

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scoliosis

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26
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the laminae of the posterior vertebral arch do not unite at the mid line

A

spina bifida

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27
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Disorder characterized by disease in bone mass with increased susceptibility to fractures

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osteoporosis

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28
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Rupture of fibrocartilage surrounding an intervertebral disk

A

herniated disk

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29
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Irregular thickening and softening of the bones with excessive bone dstruction

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Paget’s disease

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30
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Swayback

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Lordosis

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31
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Strongest portion of the hip bone

A

Ischium

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32
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Accentuated curvature of the spine in the upper thoracic region

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kyphosis

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33
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Second vertebra

34
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Direct articulation with the sternum

35
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Indirect articulation with the sternum

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false ribs

36
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Do not attach anteriorly

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floating ribs

37
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bones of the writs

38
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Anvil

39
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Kneecap

40
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Give rise to osteoblasts

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osteoprogenitor

41
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immoveable joint line of the cranium

42
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tie bones to bone

43
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tongue attached to it

44
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Which of the following is not a function of the skeletal system?
support
protection
nutrient absoprtion
movement
storage of mineral salts
A

nutrient absorption

45
Q

Longitudinal growth of the bone continues until approximately what age in boys?

46
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Undifferentiated bone cells are called

A

osteoprogenitors

47
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the skeletal system is most closely associated with which system

48
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The hormones responsible for proper calcium balance in the body are

A

parathormone and calcitonin

49
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Osteomalacia in adults is known as what disease in children

50
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Hematopoiesis takes place in which type of bone

A

cancellous

51
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The haversian system is necessary for

A

effective metabolism of bone cells

52
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Blood cells in all stages of development are found in

A

red marrow

53
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bones can be divided into how many categories based on shape

54
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Long bones have a shaft called a

55
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the medullary shaft is filled with

A

yellow marrow

56
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examples of flat bones are

A

ribs and scapula

57
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a sesamoid bone is the

58
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which of the following is not a process 
meatus
condyle
tubercle
crest
trochlea
59
Q 
which of the following is not a fossa
suture
sinus
trochanter
sulcus
foramen
A

trochanter

60
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Which two bones form the upper sides and roof of the cranium

61
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the cheekbones are which bones

62
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bones act as storage areas for mineral salts and

63
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which bone of the axial skeleton has no articulation with other bones

64
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there are how many sections of the spine

65
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the two sections of the spine that consist of fused bones are the

A

coccygeal and sacrum

66
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Abnormal curvature of the spine in the lumbar region is known as swayback or

67
Q

The manubrium articulates with the

68
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the lower five pairs of ribs are called the

A

false ribs

69
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two bony projections of the scapula are called the

A

coracoid processes

70
Q

the longer bone of the forearm is the

71
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the coxal bones make up the

A

pelvic girdle

72
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The longest and heaviest bone of the body is the

73
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The shinbone is the

74
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which of the foot bones is the largest

75
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decreased height of the longitudinal arches is known as

A

pes planus

76
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which of the following is not a bone of the axial skeleton
sternum
occipital
xiphoid
raidus
coccyx
77
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which of the following is not a bone of the appendicular skeleton
ulna
ribs
femur
patella
calcaneus
78
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which attaches bone to bone

79
Q

the metaphysis consists mainly of

A

spongy bone

80
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what is the name for the two deep cavities in the upper portion of the face that protects the eyes

81
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during labor and birth, epidural anesthetics are commonly given in

A

the lumbar region

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