Hard Tissue (Bone)

Question 1

Bone consists of what three things:

Answer 1

Collagen
Ground substance
Minerals
(in a matrix)

Question 2

Purpose of skeletal system?

Answer 2

Protect (internal organs)
Rigid kinematic links
muscle attachment
Facilitate body movement and muscle action

Question 3

Doe bones remain active throughout life?

Answer 3

yes

Question 4

One of the most dynamic and metabolically active tissues in the body.

Answer 4

bone

Question 5

Is bone vascular?

Answer 5

Yes, highly

Question 6

Does if have the capacity for self-repair?

Answer 6

Yes, excellent

Question 7

Which is tougher, cortical or trabecular bone?

Answer 7

trabecular

Question 8

Exhibits distinct mechanical properties when loaded along various axes because its structure differs in the transverse and longitudinal directions:

Answer 8

anisotropic

Question 9

Cortical bone can tolerate _____ loads better than _____ loads

Answer 9

Longitudinal

transverse

Question 10

How can bone fractures be produced?

Answer 10

By a single load that exceeds the ultimate strength of the bone or
By repeated applications of lower-magnitude load (fatigue/stress fracture)

Question 11

Cortical bone can with strand greater stress ______>______>_____

Answer 11

Compression
Tension
shear

Question 12

Bone has the ability to remodel. What is this called?

Answer 12

Wolff’s Law