DXA Module 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Bones are a network of collagen protein and _____
A
minerals
2
Q
A bony projection that usually is not as pronounced as a process is a _____
A
eminence
3
Q
A depressed area that usually is broad or shallow is a _____
A
fossa
4
Q
When categorized by range of motion, immovable or nearly immovable fibrous joints are ______
A
synarthroses
5
Q
Name an example of a joint that is synchondrosis
A
the joint between the 1st rib and the sternum (think chondro=cartilage)
6
Q
Pivot joints are also called _____
A
rotary
7
Q
The Haversian canals are linked at right angles by smaller passageways called?
A
Volkmann’s canals
8
Q
____ are the cells that break down old bone
A
osteoclasts
9
Q
What is the primary center for ossification in long bones?
A
diaphysis
