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Bones are constantly undergoing resorption for various reasons. Which of the following cells accomplishes this process?

Osteoclast

The notable hardness of bone is attributed to?

The presence of inorganic hydroxyapatites

The indicated blood vessels and nerve are found within a

Central (Haversian) canal

When should prevention of osteoporosis start?

The prevention of osteoporosis should begin with children while bones are still growing. Children should increase their bone mass to provide additional protection from osteoporosis in the future.

List long bones

Tibia, femur, radius, fibula, phalanges

List short bones

Carpals, tarsals, patella

The end of long bones is called?

Epiphysis

The shaft of a bone is called?

Diaphysis

The periosteum covers the inside and outside of what type of bones?

Long bones

Fibers that connect the periosteum to compact bone are called?

Perforating fibers or sharpey fibers

What is the basic structural unit of a bone?

Osteon

Spongy bone is located in what areas of long bones?

Epiphysis

What part of long bones is the compact bone found?

Diaphysis

List Flat bones

Ribs, sternum, scapula, cranial bones

List irregular bones

Facial bones, os coxae, vertebrae, mandible

In which step (A-D) does the formation of compact bone first occur?

D

Which bone cell forms bone?

Osteoblasts

Which bone cell dissolves bone?

Osteoclasts

True or false?



The structural unit of compact bone (osteon) resembles the growth rings of a tree trunk.

True

Hematopoiesis

Refers to the formation of blood cells within the red marrow cavities of certain bones

Which gland or organ produces hormones that tend to decrease blood calcium levels?

Thyroid

Name characteristics of the cervical spine

7 vertebrae, smallest, support the skull, only section that has transverse foramen

Name characteristics of the thoracic spine

Consists of 12 bones, only section to support ribs and have overlapping spinous processes

List characteristics of the lumbar spine

Consists of 5 vertebrae, bares the most weight, largest vertebrae

Name the bones of the pectoral girdle

Clavicle, scapula

Which set of ribs are considered true ribs?

1-7

What set of ribs are considered false ribs?

8-12

What set of ribs are considered floating ribs?

11-12

Osteoarthritis

Degeneration of joint cartilage and the underlying bone, most common from middle age onward. Causes pain and stiffness, especially in the hip, knee, and thumb joints.

Rheumatoid arthritis

Chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints and resulting in painful deformity, especially in the fingers, wrist, feet, and ankles.

Gout

A disease in which defective metabolism of uric acid causes arthritis, especially in the small bones of the feet, deposition of chalkstones, and episodes of acute pain.

Identify number 1

Anterior cruciate ligament

Identify number 2

Lateral condyle

Identify number 3

Lateral collateral ligament

Identify number 4

Lateral maniscus

Identify number 6

Fibula

Identify number 7

Posterior cruciate ligament

Identify number 8

Medial condyle

Identify number 9

Medial collateral ligament

Identify number 10

Medial maniscus

Identify number 11

Tibia

Identify number 12

Patellar ligament