Ch 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Axial Skeleton
A
Upright part of the body, consists of 80 bones of the head, thorax, and trunk.
2
Q
Appendicular Skeleton
A
Attaches to Axial skeleton and contains the 126 bones of the extremities.
3
Q
Bone Composition
A
One third organic and two thirds inorganic for rigidity and strength.
4
Q
Traction Epiphysis
A
Area where tendons attach to bones and are subjected to a pulling, or traction, force.
5
Q
Fracture
A
Broken bone, or cracked bone
6
Q
Osteoporosis
A
Condition characterized by the loss of normal bone density.
7
Q
Osteomyelitis
A
Infection of bone usually caused by bacteria.
