Skeletal Physiology

Question 1

which type of bone tissue is the strongest

Answer 1

cortical

Question 2

What is the name given to the proximal and distal ends of a long bone

Answer 2

Epiphysis

Question 3

Which division of the skeletal system is referred to as the ‘trunk’

Answer 3

Axial

Question 4

Which measurement technique is used to assess 3D qualities of peripheral bones

Answer 4

PQCT
Proximal Quantitative Computed Tomography

Question 5

Bone turnover is determined by the balance of ….

Answer 5

bone formation
bone resorption

Question 6

Osteoclast are known as

Answer 6

Bone removing cells

Question 7

During bone remodeling, which cell deposits bone minerals into the collagen scaffolding

Answer 7

Osteoblasts

Question 8

What is the name given to the main body of a long bone

Answer 8

Diaphysis

Question 9

What is the name of the process whereby hydroxyapatite crystals are deposited to increase bone stiffness

Answer 9

Calcification

Question 10

Which athletes are most susceptible to developing osteoporosis

Answer 10

swimmers and cyclist

Question 11

How is osteoporosis clinically diagnosed

Answer 11

BMD of 2.5 or more SD below the reference mean

Question 12

why do siwmmers have the lowest BMD

Answer 12

Lack of weight bearing element

Question 13

Osteoblasts are known as

Answer 13

Bone forming cells

Question 14

Which component of bone is responsible for the production of RBC

Answer 14

RED MARROW

Question 15

On average, what proportion of the bone matrix is organic material

Answer 15

40%

Question 16

Which division of the skeletal system involves the upper and lower extremities

Answer 16

Appendicular

Question 17

Which measurement of bone does DXA scan provide

Answer 17

Bone Mineral Density

Question 18

What is the primary mineral that is stored and released from bone

Answer 18

Calcium

Question 19

According to Varley et al., (2018), at which point during a competitive season was the bone mineral content of elite speed skaters lowest

Answer 19

Mid-Season

Question 20

What does osteoporosis increase the risk of

Answer 20

Fragility fractures

Question 21

According to Frost (1990), which is the ‘minimal effective strain’ that produces bone growth?

Answer 21

Overload

Question 22

Which joint has the greatest amount of movement

Answer 22

Synovial

Question 23

In the study by Varley et al., (2018), the change in bone mineral content over the season was different between legs

Answer 23

One leg received more loading due to the characteristics of the sport

Question 24

what is the main component of the organic matrix in bone

Answer 24

Collagen