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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 ___

A

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

A

red bone marrow

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11
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Long bones consist of

A

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

A

occipital

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17
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The anchor bone for the cranium

A

The atlas Bone

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18
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The freely moveable bone of the face

A

The lower jawbone/ Mandible

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19
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The spinal cord passes through a space called the

A

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

A

Phalanges

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22
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___ is the manufacture of red blood cells

A

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

A

giantism

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25
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lateral curvature of the spine

A

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

A

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

A

Paget’s disease

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30
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Swayback

A

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

A

kyphosis

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33
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Second vertebra

A

axis

34
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Direct articulation with the sternum

A

True ribs

35
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Indirect articulation with the sternum

A

false ribs

36
Q

Do not attach anteriorly

A

floating ribs

37
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bones of the writs

A

carpals

38
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Anvil

A

Incus

39
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Kneecap

A

Patella

40
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Give rise to osteoblasts

A

osteoprogenitor

41
Q

immoveable joint line of the cranium

A

suture

42
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tie bones to bone

A

ligaments

43
Q

tongue attached to it

A

hyoid

44
Q 
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?

A

16

46
Q

Undifferentiated bone cells are called

A

osteoprogenitors

47
Q

the skeletal system is most closely associated with which system

A

muscular

48
Q

The hormones responsible for proper calcium balance in the body are

A

parathormone and calcitonin

49
Q

Osteomalacia in adults is known as what disease in children

A

rickets

50
Q

Hematopoiesis takes place in which type of bone

A

cancellous

51
Q

The haversian system is necessary for

A

effective metabolism of bone cells

52
Q

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

A

5

54
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Long bones have a shaft called a

A

diaphysis

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
Q

a sesamoid bone is the

A

patella

58
Q 
which of the following is not a process 
meatus
condyle
tubercle
crest
trochlea
A

meatus

59
Q 
which of the following is not a fossa
suture
sinus
trochanter
sulcus
foramen
A

trochanter

60
Q

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

A

parietal

61
Q

the cheekbones are which bones

A

malar?

62
Q

bones act as storage areas for mineral salts and

A

fats?

63
Q

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

A

hyoid?

64
Q

there are how many sections of the spine

A

5

65
Q

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

A

lordosis

67
Q

The manubrium articulates with the

A

clavicle

68
Q

the lower five pairs of ribs are called the

A

false ribs

69
Q

two bony projections of the scapula are called the

A

coracoid processes

70
Q

the longer bone of the forearm is the

A

ulna

71
Q

the coxal bones make up the

A

pelvic girdle

72
Q

The longest and heaviest bone of the body is the

A

femur

73
Q

The shinbone is the

A

tibia

74
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which of the foot bones is the largest

A

calcaneus

75
Q

decreased height of the longitudinal arches is known as

A

pes planus

76
Q 
which of the following is not a bone of the axial skeleton
sternum
occipital
xiphoid
raidus
coccyx
A

radius

77
Q 
which of the following is not a bone of the appendicular skeleton
ulna
ribs
femur
patella
calcaneus
A

ribs

78
Q

which attaches bone to bone

A

ligament

79
Q

the metaphysis consists mainly of

A

spongy bone

80
Q

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

A

orbits

81
Q

during labor and birth, epidural anesthetics are commonly given in

A

the lumbar region

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