Skeletal System 1-12

Question 1

osteo / os

Answer 1

bone

Question 2

blast

Answer 2

germ or bud

Question 3

clast

Answer 3

break or destroy

Question 4

arth / artho

Answer 4

joint

Question 5

chon / chondro

Answer 5

cartilage

Question 6

cost

Answer 6

ribs

Question 7

peri

Answer 7

around

Question 8

How many bone are in the body?

Answer 8

206

Born w/ 300 and then some of them fuse together

Question 9

The bones are organized into 2 divisions, what are the divisions called?

Answer 9

Axial

Appendicular

Question 10

What are the four different cells in bone tissue?

Answer 10

1. Osteogenic
2. Osteoblasts
3. Osteocytes
4. Osteoclasts

Question 11

Osteogenic cells

Answer 11

*Bone stem cells
create new osteoblasts.
These cells are found in the inner layer of the periosteum.

Question 12

Osteoblasts

Answer 12

*Bone builders

make and secrete collagen fibers to create the framework for all bone tissue to grow.

Question 13

Osteocytes

Answer 13

*Mature bone cells

responsible for the continual exchange of nutrients and wastes of the living bone tissue.

Question 14

Osteoclasts

Answer 14

*Bone breakers

are large cells that make and secret acids and other strong enzymes to break down bone.

Question 15

Compact bone

Answer 15

Dense with a hard matrix

-Forms the shaft of long bones and the outer layer of all bones.

Question 16

Spongy bones

Answer 16

Has a lattice like apperance.

• Can be found in the ends of long bones & throughout the flat bones
• Reduces the weight of bones
• Red bone marrow fills the spaces of spongy bone tissue.

Question 17

Types of bones

Answer 17

Long bones
Short bones
Flat bones
Irregular bones
Sesamoid bones

Question 18

What are the functions of the Skeletal System?

Answer 18

1. Acts as a supportive frame for the body
2. Protects vital organs
3. Provides the levers (bones) and fulcrum points (joints) that allow movement when muscles contract
4. Stores calcium and other minerals in bone tissue matrix
5. Produces blood cells in the red bone marrow

Question 19

What is the clinical connection for massage in the skeletal system?

Answer 19

1. Therapists can use bones and bony landmarks to asses any postural deviations in their clients.
2. Adjust pressure and session modalities for clients with decreased bone density.
3. Releasing muscle tension can help keep joints in alignment and therefore helps with the health of the joint.
4. Manipulation of joint is outside of the scope of practice for bodywork therapists.

Question 20

Pathologies: Osteoporosis

Answer 20

Indicated

Cautions: Session adjustment of lighter pressure

Question 21

Pathologies: Bursitis

Answer 21

Contraindicated / Local

Question 22

Pathologies: Osteoarthritis

Answer 22

Indicated

Cautions: Contraindicated if acute inflammation is present

Question 23

Pathologies: Rheumatoid Arthritis

Answer 23

Indicated

Cautions: Gentle soothing work

Question 24

Pathologies: Gout

Answer 24

Contraindicated, if acute

Question 25

Pathologies: Sprains

Answer 25

Contraindicated locally, if acute