6. Skeletal System

Which of the following is described as a critical function of the skeletal system?

How many bones comprise the axial skeleton in an adult?

Which division of the skeleton includes all bones of the upper and lower limbs?

Which bone is referred to as the 'keystone' bone because it forms part of the base of the skull and eye sockets?

What is the only movable bone of the skull?

How many vertebrae make up the cervical region of the spine?

Which part of the sternum is the upper portion of the breast bone?

Ribs that are attached to the cartilage that joins the sternum, but not directly to the sternum itself, are classified as what type of ribs?

How many bones are in the appendicular skeleton of an adult?

Which bone is part of the pectoral girdle and is commonly known as the collarbone?

In the forearm, which bone runs on the side of the little finger?

The pelvic girdle is formed by the fusion of three bones during adolescence. Which of these is the largest part of the hip bone?

What is the medical term for the kneecap?

How many total tarsal bones are in each ankle?

What is the process called by which red bone marrow produces red blood cells?

Which type of joint, based on function, allows for free movement, such as the knee joint?

What is the term for the tough, elastic connective tissue that connects bone to bone?

Which body movement involves raising the arm laterally away from the body?

The movement of the forearm that turns the hand to the palm backward position, causing the radius and ulna to form an X-shape, is called what?

What is the medical term for pointing the toes downward or lifting the heel from the ground?

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is described as what type of disease?

An excessive anterior curvature of the lumbar region, often associated with obesity or late pregnancy, is known as what disorder?

What type of fracture is characterized by the bone being broken straight across?

A fracture where the bones are partially broken and which occurs mainly in children is known as what type?

Which medical specialist focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the joints, muscles, and bones, including diseases like arthritis and osteoporosis?

What diagnostic procedure involves inserting a pencil-thin instrument into a joint to visualize the interior?

According to the vocabulary list, what is the term for joint pain?

What does the term 'chondromalacia' signify?

The vertebral column consists of 24 individual vertebrae plus which two fused bones?

Which bone of the lower leg is described as the main weight-bearing bone?

What is the function of yellow bone marrow?

Which fibrous connective tissue attaches muscle to bone?

A twisting movement of the neck or body produced by the summation of small rotational movements between adjacent vertebrae is known as what?

Which condition is an inflammatory arthritis caused by the buildup of uric acid crystals in a joint?

The term 'osteoporosis' describes a disease characterized by what change in the bones?

A surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from a joint is known as what procedure?

What is the medical term for the cheekbone?

How many lumbar vertebrae form the inner curvature of the spine?

What are the bones of the palm of the hand called?

The large socket in the pelvic bones that holds the head of the femur is called the:

What type of joint allows for some movement and is exemplified by the joints of the pubic symphysis?

What is the lubricating fluid found between synovial joints?

Moving the lower jaw forward to stick out the chin is an example of what movement?

What is the term for an abnormal, lateral curvature of the spine that is often accompanied by twisting of the vertebral column?

What is the creaking or popping sound heard when fractured bones move against each other called?

A fracture of the distal radius or wrist is specifically known as what type of fracture?

Which diagnostic test is used to determine osteoporosis by measuring bone mineral density?

According to the vocabulary list, what is the definition of 'osteomyelitis'?

The bone that separates the left and right nasal cavity is the:

The term 'hematopoiesis' refers to which process within the skeletal system?