Unit 2 Support Systems- Skeletal System

Question 1

the process of producing blood cells in the red bone marrow

Answer 1

hematopoiesis

Question 2

encloses and protects the brain

Answer 2

cranium

Question 3

forms the forehead

Answer 3

frontal bone (1)

Question 4

forms the greater portion of the sides and roof of the cranial cavity

Answer 4

parietal (2)

Question 5

forms the posterior (back) part of the cranium

Answer 5

occipital (1)

Question 6

forms the sides of the cranium

Answer 6

temporal (2)

Question 7

the upper jaw bone

Answer 7

Maxillae (1)

Question 8

encloses and protects the spinal cord

Answer 8

vertebral column

Question 9

vertebrae of the neck

Answer 9

cervical vertebrae (7)

Question 10

vertebrae to which ribs attach

Answer 10

thoracic vertebrae (12)

Question 11

large, weight-bearing vertebrae of the lower back

Answer 11

lumbar vertebrae (5)

Question 12

fused vertebrae which articulate with the pelvic bones

Answer 12

sacral vertebrae (5)

Question 13

four fused vertebrae that form the tailbone

Answer 13

coccygeal vertebrae (coccyx) (4)

Question 14

the breast bone

Answer 14

sternum

Question 15

12 pairs attach to the thoracic vertebrae

Answer 15

ribs

Question 16

upper arm bone

Answer 16

humerus

Question 17

thumb side of lower arm bone

Answer 17

radius

Question 18

medial to radius; lower arm bone

Answer 18

ulna

Question 19

wrist bones

Answer 19

carpals

Question 20

hand bones

Answer 20

metacarpals

Question 21

fingers and toes

Answer 21

phalanges

Question 22

hip bones

Answer 22

ilium

Question 23

butt bone

Answer 23

ischium

Question 24

the bone of the pubic region

Answer 24

pubis

Question 25

thigh bone

Answer 25

femur

Question 26

knee cap

Answer 26

patella

Question 27

shin bone

Answer 27

tibia

Question 28

small bone of the lower leg

Answer 28

fibula

Question 29

bones of the hind foot

Answer 29

tarsals

Question 30

bones of the forefoot

Answer 30

metatarsals

Question 31

any location where two bones meet

Answer 31

articulation

Question 32

attach bone to bones

Answer 32

ligaments

Question 33

is any break in a bone

Answer 33

fractures

Question 34

is the abnormal lateral curvature of the spine resulting in an S-shaped appearance

Answer 34

scoliosis

Question 35

is a type of arthritis caused by destruction of cartilage from the joints. this is the most common form

Answer 35

osteoarthritis

Question 36

the stretching of a ligament

Answer 36

sprain

Question 37

the tissues are stretched causing micro-tearing of the tissue

Answer 37

1st degree sprain

Question 38

a partial tear of a ligament

Answer 38

2nd degree sprain

Question 39

a complete rupture of a ligament

Answer 39

3rd degree sprain

Question 40

treatment for a sprain

Answer 40

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation (RICE)

Question 41

is a condition characterized by a decrease in the density of bone, decreasing its strength

Answer 41

osteoporosis