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Bones are constantly undergoing resorption for various reasons. Which of the following cells accomplishes this process? |
Osteoclast |
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The notable hardness of bone is attributed to? |
The presence of inorganic hydroxyapatites |
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The indicated blood vessels and nerve are found within a |
Central (Haversian) canal |
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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. |
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List long bones |
Tibia, femur, radius, fibula, phalanges |
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List short bones |
Carpals, tarsals, patella |
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The end of long bones is called? |
Epiphysis |
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The shaft of a bone is called? |
Diaphysis |
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The periosteum covers the inside and outside of what type of bones? |
Long bones |
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Fibers that connect the periosteum to compact bone are called? |
Perforating fibers or sharpey fibers |
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What is the basic structural unit of a bone? |
Osteon |
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Spongy bone is located in what areas of long bones? |
Epiphysis |
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What part of long bones is the compact bone found? |
Diaphysis |
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List Flat bones |
Ribs, sternum, scapula, cranial bones |
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List irregular bones |
Facial bones, os coxae, vertebrae, mandible |
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In which step (A-D) does the formation of compact bone first occur? |
D |
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Which bone cell forms bone? |
Osteoblasts |
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Which bone cell dissolves bone? |
Osteoclasts |
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True or false? The structural unit of compact bone (osteon) resembles the growth rings of a tree trunk. |
True |
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Hematopoiesis |
Refers to the formation of blood cells within the red marrow cavities of certain bones |
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Which gland or organ produces hormones that tend to decrease blood calcium levels? |
Thyroid |
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Name characteristics of the cervical spine |
7 vertebrae, smallest, support the skull, only section that has transverse foramen |
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Name characteristics of the thoracic spine |
Consists of 12 bones, only section to support ribs and have overlapping spinous processes |
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List characteristics of the lumbar spine |
Consists of 5 vertebrae, bares the most weight, largest vertebrae |
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Name the bones of the pectoral girdle |
Clavicle, scapula |
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Which set of ribs are considered true ribs? |
1-7 |
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What set of ribs are considered false ribs? |
8-12 |
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What set of ribs are considered floating ribs? |
11-12 |
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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. |
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Rheumatoid arthritis |
Chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints and resulting in painful deformity, especially in the fingers, wrist, feet, and ankles. |
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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. |
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Identify number 1 |
Anterior cruciate ligament |
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Identify number 2 |
Lateral condyle |
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Identify number 3 |
Lateral collateral ligament |
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Identify number 4 |
Lateral maniscus |
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Identify number 6 |
Fibula |
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Identify number 7 |
Posterior cruciate ligament |
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Identify number 8 |
Medial condyle |
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Identify number 9 |
Medial collateral ligament |
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Identify number 10 |
Medial maniscus |
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Identify number 11 |
Tibia |
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Identify number 12 |
Patellar ligament |