REVIEW QUESTION: Chp. 5 Flashcards
What makes up the axial skeleton?
The axial skeleton is made up of the skull, vertebral column, ears, neck, back and rib cage.
Which bones are considered cranial bones?
The cranial bones include the frontal, parietal, temporal, occipital, sphenoid, and ethmoid bones.
Identify the only movable joint in the skull.
The only movable joint is the mandible.
Where are cervical vertebrae located?
Cervical vertebrae are located in the neck region of the spine.
What is the last bone of the spinal column?
The last bone of the spinal column is the coccyx.
What is the diaphysis of a long bone?
The diaphysis is the long, tubular shaft of a long bone.
What is a bursa?
A bursa is a small fluid-filled sac that reduces friction between tissues.
Define osteopenia.
Osteopenia is a condition characterized by lower than normal bone density.
What does chondroid mean?
Chondroid refers to tissue that resembles cartilage.
What is a myeloblast?
A myeloblast is an immature bone marrow cell that develops into a type of white blood cell.
