Skeletal System

Question 1

Joint

Answer 1

A place in your body where two or more of your bones come together.

Question 2

Cartilage

Answer 2

A tough supportive tissue that is softer and more flexible than bone.

Question 3

Ossification

Answer 3

The process of replacing cartilage with bone.

Question 4

Ligament

Answer 4

Tissue that connects bone to bone.

Question 5

Marrow

Answer 5

A tissue that fills in the spaces between bones.

Question 6

Red Marrow

Answer 6

Produces cells in your bone.

Question 7

Yellow Marrow

Answer 7

Stores fat in the bone.

Question 8

Compact Bone

Answer 8

Makes up the outer layer of all bones. Is dense and solid.

Question 9

Spongy Bone

Answer 9

Contains flat and needle-like structures that resist stress.

Question 10

Outer Membrane

Answer 10

Cover most of a long bone. The inner portion contains cells that build up and break down bone.

Question 11

Center Cavity

Answer 11

In long bones usually contain yellow bone marrow

Question 12

Pivot Joint

Answer 12

Connects your head to the first vertebra in your backbone.

Question 13

Gliding Joint

Answer 13

Allow movement in many directions as the bones slide along each other. Ex. Hands, Ankles

Question 14

Hinge Joint

Answer 14

Allow bending and straightening movements. Ex. Knees,elbows

Question 15

Ball and Socket Joint

Answer 15

Allows movement in all directions. Ex. Shoulders, Hips

Question 16

Osteoporosis

Answer 16

A condition in which the bones become weak and break easily.

Question 17

Fracture

Answer 17

Break in the bone.

Question 18

Simple Fracture

Answer 18

The bone may be cracked or completely broken in two or more pieces.

Question 19

Compound Fracture

Answer 19

The broken end of the bone pierce the skin.

Question 20

Sprain

Answer 20

An overstretched or torn ligament.

Question 21

Dislocation

Answer 21

The ends of the bones in a joint are forced out of their normal positions.

Question 22

Scoliosis

Answer 22

An abnormal curvature of the spine