sports med comp: bone anatomy Flashcards
Which term describes the middle “shaft” of a long bone?
Diaphysis
The femur is an example of which type of bone?
Long
The cuboid is an example of type of bone?
Short
The patella is an example of which type of bone?
Sesamoid
Where are red blood cells produced is the bone?
marrow cavity
Which type of diabetes can be managed with diet and exercise?
Type II
Who was the father of Western medicine?
Hippocrates
Wolff’s law applies to what structure?
Bone
Which type if cell breaks down bone?
Osteoclast
What is the first phase of healing?
inflammatory response
A positive toe tap test indicates fracture top what bones?
Phalanges
The deep tendon reflex for L4 can be elicited at which tendon?
Patellar
What term means “flat feet”?
Pes planus
Which bone is considered to be the keystone of the arch?
Navicular
A March Fracture is an injury to which metatarsal?
2nd