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what type of joint is the elbow hinge
in the adult cranium, suture lines are noted where sepreate bones have fused together to form what type of joint synarthrosis
john fell on a outstretched arm while while running outside, john cause the fracture to break through the skin, What type of fracture does john have comminuted
The end of a long bone known as the: epiphysis
An anerexic gymnast is suffreing from mainurtrition, Her calcium is low and has sufferd from recent fractures. What function of the skeltal system is imparied mineral storgage
The inner lining of a long bone is the: endosteum
the shaft of a long bone is the: diaphysis
David has uric acid crystal deposits in his joints and has pain in his great toe. These are symptoms of: grout
the appendicular skeleton includes the: bones of the arm
The axial skeleton inlcudes bones of the skull
leah was involved in a moter vehical accident while driving. She has extreme pain and immobility in her lower left leg. There is brusing but no wound. what type of fracture may leah have simple
lindsey is pregnant and complains of lower back pain. She has an exaggerated lumbar curve. What type of abnormal spinal curvature is she experiencing lordosis
the out covering of long bones is known as the periosteum
patient presents uneven posture caused by the abnormal side-to-side curvature of the spine. The most likley diagnosis is scoliosis
students often have poor posture while sitting at their computers. Rounded shoulder, head foward, and hunched back are symptoms that describe which condition kyphosis
peter is diagnosed with a greenstick fracture of his radius and ulna. What can you assume about peter He is a child
The second largest bone of the skeletal system, which attaches to the scapula to form a ball and socket joint humerus
chewing and talking involves the use of which moveable skull bone mandible
sallys grandmother sufferd a fracture and complains that she is shorter than all her sisters, She used to be the tallest, What disorder explains this condition osteoporosis
which type of fracture involves the bone breaking into three or peices comminuted
major organs of the body are located within the skull, ribs, and pelvis. What function of the skeletal system do these bones perform protection
cindy has a dislocated shoulder, her doctor has recommended six weeks of physical therapy, this injury will impact which function of the skeletal system movement
vincent is an 80 year old man with stiff, painful joints caused by loss of articular cartilage. he suffers from osteoarthritis
a child with lymphocytic leukemia has low red blood cell count. what function of the skeltal system is impaired hemopoiesis
The wrist is composed of 8 small bones arranged in 2 rows and held together by ligaments. this arrangment allows for great mobility and wrist flexion. These small bones are called- carpals
what is the name of the soft area on an infants head where bones have yet to be formed fontanel
where is red bone marrow located within a long bone endosteum
the bones forming cells are osteoblasts
Which movement is making a large circular movement at an ellipsoid or ball and socket joint? circumduction
What is the only movement a pivot joint can do? rotation
Ellipsoid joints can do all movements EXCEPT: rotation
Which type of joint can perform ALL movements? ball and socket
Where do the movements of plantar flexion and dorsiflexion occur? ankle
Which type of joint can only flex and extend? hinge
Supination means the palms are facing: up
The elbow, knee, and ankle are all examples of which kind of joint? hinge
The hip and shoulder are considered what type of synovial joint? ball and socket
What is the movement called when the arms are moving away from the body? abduction
Which muscle(s) must RELAX and STRETCH for skeletal muscles to make movement at a joint? antagonist
Which group of muscles must CONTRACT for a skeletal muscle to make movement at a joint? agonist
A muscle that helps achieve a movement at a joint is called a: synergist
Which joint produces the movements of Pronation and Supination? radioulnar-pivot
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