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| What are cells? | the body's smallest parts. |
| What are systems? | organs that work together |
| What are joints? | where two bones meet or where a bone and cartilage meet |
| What is a simple fracture? | bone that breaks all the way through but the bone does not go through the skin |
| Where is the spongy bone? | thin threads of bone tissue in a network of open spaces; between the compact part of the bone and the marrow |
| How does exercise help your body? | Exercise makes bones stronger. |
| Where can pivot joints be found? | in the neck and in the lower arms |
| What movement does a ball & socket joint allow? | allows bones to swing in almost any direction |
| What is osteoarthritis? | joint disorder caused by the wear and tear of cartilage |
| What are tissues? | a group of cells working together to do the same job. Tissues that work together form organs. |
| What are ligaments? | tough connective tissue that holds bones together |
| What is a compound fracture? | a bone completely broken that sticks out through the skin |
| What is compact bone? | the hard part of bone between the periosteum and the spongy bone |
| Where are hinge joints located? | at the knee and elbow |
| Where are gliding joints found? | wrist and vertebrae of the spine |
| What are false (floating) ribs? | ribs not attached to the sternum |
| What is scoliosis? | an abnormal curve of spine |
| What are organs? | groups of tissues working together |
| What is cartilage? | flexible tissue that acts as cushion between bones - so bones don't rub together. |
| What is a sprain? | stretching or tearing of the ligaments tha hold bones together |
| What is periosteum? | protective membrane found on the outside of a bone |
| What is bone marrow? | found center of long bones and makes blood cells |
| What is a fixed joint? | a joint that does not allow movement |
| What are true ribs? | ribs that are connected to sternum |
| What is osteoporosis? | loss of bone mass which causes bones to break easily; caused by the loss of calcium |
| What does R.I.C.E. stand for? | Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation |
| What are the four parts of a bone | periosteum, spongy bone, compact bone, bone marrow |
| What are the five functions of the skeletal system? | 1.protect internal organs; 2.support the body, 3.make blood cells, 4.store minerals, 5 provide for muscle attachment. |
| What is the number of bones in an adult? | 206 |
| What is the number of bones in an infant? | over 300 |
| How do you have a healthy skeletal system? | exercise and have a balanced diet |
| Why does your foot fall asleep? | pressure on a major nerve to the foot |
| What is really hit when you hit your "funny bone"? | ulna nerve |
| What happens when you crack your knuckles? | 1.a bubble forms in the joint; 2.compression causes bubble ot pop; 3.fluid rushes in |
| What does double jointed mean? | flexible joints that can bend in many ways |
| What mineral builds strong bones? | calcium |
| How does Vitamin D help your body? | It helps your body to absorb calcium into the blood stream |
| What do milk, yogurt, ice cream, broccoli provide your body? | calcium and vitamin D |
| What are long bones used for? | supporting weight |
| What are short bones used for? | supports weight and allows small movement |
| Which bones are considered irregular bones? | vertebrae and the tiny bones in the ear |
| What are the steps in bone formation? | Bone cells absorb calcium: calcium compounds are forms which stay in the cells and hardent to become bone |
| What does yellow marrow store? | fat |
| What is the function of the skull? | protects brain |
| What is the 1st seven pair of ribs? | true ribs |
| What are the ribs 8-12 called? | false ribs |
| What are the last 11th and 12th ribs called? | floating ribs |
| How many ribs does a person have? | 24 ribs or 12 pairs of ribs |
| Why are the last two pairs of ribs called floating ribs? | They aren't attached to the sternum. |
| How do bones heal? | After a bone breaks spongy bone forms where the break occurs during the first few days. During the first and second week blood vessels regrow between bone sections and spongy bone fills in and hardens. The bone is almost healed after 2-3 months. |
| Which is the longest bone in the body? | femur |
| What are the functions of the skeletal system? | supports and gives shape to the body, protects internal organs, works with the muscular system to make movement possible, stores fats and minerals, makes blood cells |
| What are the types of bones? | long, short, flat, irregular |
| Examples of irregular bones are the _________ | vertebrae |
| An example of short bones are the _____ | carpals |
| What is the joint cavity? | space between joint ends of bones |
