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chapter 6 review

the skeleton

QuestionAnswer
how many bones are in the adult body? 206
how many bones are in the axial skeleton 80
how many bones are in the appendicular skeleton 126
what are the 12 pairs of ribs called first 7 are true ribs, 3 are false, last 2 are floating ribs
what are the 5 bones that make up the axial skeleton called bony thorax, spinal column, hyoid bone, bones of the middle ear, and skull
what percent of bone growth happens in an adult 10 percent
what is the appendicular region? arms and legs
what bone differs in gender? pelvic girldle, women have a wider pelvis for childbirth
what does the pelvis consist of ilium, ischium, pubis
what is rice therapy? rest, ice for 48 hours, compression of the injury with an elastic wrap, elevation of the sprained area above the heart
what is the treatment to the 5 types of arthritis oral, steroid injections, topical treatment, anti-inflammatory drugs
how do you cure osteoporosis no cure. taking vitamin D, fluoride, and calcium can prevent it
what is the age range for ewings sarcoma under 5 and above 30
what are NSAIDS and why are they used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, naproxen & ibuprofen, that reduce pain and swelling
what is hemopoiesis formation of blood cells. takes place in the red bone marrow
what are the functions of the skeleton allows movement, protection of organs, makes blood cells, provides structure
what is the 5 regions of the vertebral column cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, coccyx,
what are the 8 main bones in your skull nasal, orbital, mandible, maxialla, frontal, zygomatic, occipital, parietal bone
what is the hip bone called coxal
the xiphoid process is located where tip of the sacrum
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