Unit 5 Integumentary System

Question 1

types of bones

Answer 1

Long bones – weight bear (femur,
metacarpals, phalanges)
Short bones – ease of
Movement (carpals, tarsals)
Flat bones – protect organs
(sternum, skull, pelvic bones)
Irregular bones – flexibility
(vertebrae)
Sesamoid bones – short/irregular
(patella)

Question 2

bone structure

Answer 2

Periosteum – outer
layer covered by
membrane
Bone Marrow spongy
centre of bone
Calcium & phosphorous
are stored in bones

Question 3

SYNOVIAL MEMBRANE

Answer 3

joint ‘shock
absorber’

Question 4

3 types of joints

Answer 4

No movement
◦ Skull sutures
 Slight movement
◦ Intervertebral
joints of spine
 Free movement
◦ Ball and socket
◦ Hinge
◦ Pivot
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Question 5

bormal skeletal changes with ageing

Answer 5

1. Degeneration of
   joints (90% ≥ 65 yr)
2. Loss of bone mass
3. Loss of height
   (+/- 5cm)
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Question 6

OSTEOARTHRITIS is

Answer 6

Chronic affects weight-bearing joints, inflammation, Cause loss of cartilage due
to Jobs, Obesity,
Poor posture, Injury

Question 7

Fracture care

Answer 7

Do not cover or place on hard surface
➢Support with pillows, palms of hands
➢Protect client from rough edges
➢ Keep cast dry
➢ Do not let client scratch under cast
➢ Elevate limb
➢ Report – pain, swelling, pale skin, numbness,
temp change, chills, fever, nausea, vomiting,
odour, drainage
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