S.1.11 Anatomy & Physiology: Skeletal System

Question 1

Bone

Answer 1

Hard, calcified material that makes up the skeleton.

Question 2

Brittle Bone Disease

Answer 2

A group of diseases that affect collagen and result in fragile bones.

Question 3

Canaliculi

Answer 3

Microscoping canals in ossified bone.

Question 4

Cartilage

Answer 4

Tough, elastic connective tissue found in parts of the body such as the ear.

Question 5

Collagen

Answer 5

The primary structural protein of connective tissue.

Question 6

Haversian Canal

Answer 6

Channels in bone that contain blood vessels and nerves.

Question 7

Lamellae

Answer 7

Layers of bone, tissue, or cell walls.

Question 8

Lining Cells

Answer 8

Flattened bone cells that come from osteoblasts.

Question 9

Osteoarthritis

Answer 9

Degenerative joint disease

Question 10

Osteoblasts

Answer 10

Cells that make bone

Question 11

Osteoclasts

Answer 11

Cells that remove bone

Question 12

Osteocytes

Answer 12

Bone cells

Question 13

Long Bone Characteristics

Answer 13

Shafts are long and hollow shafts containing marrow. Examples - ulna, humerus, femur, tibia.

Question 14

Short Bone Characteristics

Answer 14

Wider than they are long. Examples - metatarsals and collarbone (clavicle)

Question 15

Flat Bones

Answer 15

Not hollow, but do contain bone marrow. Examples - scapula, ribs, and sternum.

Question 16

Irregular Bones

Answer 16

Have non-symmetrical shapes and include the bones of the skull, knee, and elbow.

Question 17

Osteons

Answer 17

Cylindrical structures that comprise compact bone

Question 18

Osteoperosis

Answer 18

A disease that causes brittle, fragile bones

Question 19

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Answer 19

A progressive disease that causes joint inflammation and pain.

Question 20

Volkmann Canal

Answer 20

Channels in bone that transmit blood vessels and communicate with Haversian canals.

Question 21

Bone to bone

Answer 21

ligament

Question 22

Bone to muscle

Answer 22

tendon

Question 23

Hyaline Cartilage

Answer 23

Prevents bones form grinding against each other.