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What is the main function of osteoblasts?

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They are bone-forming cells that secrete bone matrix.

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Which vertebra is known as the ‘atlas’?

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C1 vertebra, it supports the skull and allows for nodding ‘yes’.

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What is the difference between compact and spongy bone?

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Compact bone is dense and solid; spongy bone has a porous, trabecular structure.

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Where is red bone marrow primarily found in adults?

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In the flat bones like the sternum and hip bone.

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What is the major role of calcium in bone?

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It contributes to the hardness and strength of bone.

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What are the three main types of cartilage?

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Hyaline, elastic, and fibrocartilage.

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Name one common type of fracture in the elderly.

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Hip fracture due to osteoporosis.

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Which hormone increases blood calcium levels?

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Parathyroid hormone (PTH).

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What is scoliosis?

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Abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.

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Which bones make up the pectoral girdle?

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Clavicle and scapula.

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What is the main function of osteoblasts?

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They are bone-forming cells that secrete bone matrix.

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Which vertebra is known as the ‘atlas’?

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C1 vertebra, it supports the skull and allows for nodding ‘yes’.

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What is the difference between compact and spongy bone?

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Compact bone is dense and solid; spongy bone has a porous, trabecular structure.

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Where is red bone marrow primarily found in adults?

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In the flat bones like the sternum and hip bone.

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What is the major role of calcium in bone?

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It contributes to the hardness and strength of bone.

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What are the three main types of cartilage?

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Hyaline, elastic, and fibrocartilage.

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Name one common type of fracture in the elderly.

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Hip fracture due to osteoporosis.

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Which hormone increases blood calcium levels?

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Parathyroid hormone (PTH).

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What is scoliosis?

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Abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.

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Which bones make up the pectoral girdle?

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Clavicle and scapula.

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What is the main function of osteoblasts?

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They are bone-forming cells that secrete bone matrix.

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Which vertebra is known as the ‘atlas’?

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C1 vertebra, it supports the skull and allows for nodding ‘yes’.

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What is the difference between compact and spongy bone?

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Compact bone is dense and solid; spongy bone has a porous, trabecular structure.

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Where is red bone marrow primarily found in adults?

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In the flat bones like the sternum and hip bone.

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What is the major role of calcium in bone?
It contributes to the hardness and strength of bone.
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What are the three main types of cartilage?
Hyaline, elastic, and fibrocartilage.
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Name one common type of fracture in the elderly.
Hip fracture due to osteoporosis.
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Which hormone increases blood calcium levels?
Parathyroid hormone (PTH).
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What is scoliosis?
Abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.
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Which bones make up the pectoral girdle?
Clavicle and scapula.
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What is the main function of osteoblasts?
They are bone-forming cells that secrete bone matrix.
32
Which vertebra is known as the 'atlas'?
C1 vertebra, it supports the skull and allows for nodding 'yes'.
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What is the difference between compact and spongy bone?
Compact bone is dense and solid; spongy bone has a porous, trabecular structure.
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Where is red bone marrow primarily found in adults?
In the flat bones like the sternum and hip bone.
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What is the major role of calcium in bone?
It contributes to the hardness and strength of bone.
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What are the three main types of cartilage?
Hyaline, elastic, and fibrocartilage.
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Name one common type of fracture in the elderly.
Hip fracture due to osteoporosis.
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Which hormone increases blood calcium levels?
Parathyroid hormone (PTH).
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What is scoliosis?
Abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.
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Which bones make up the pectoral girdle?
Clavicle and scapula.
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What is the main function of osteoblasts?
They are bone-forming cells that secrete bone matrix.
42
Which vertebra is known as the 'atlas'?
C1 vertebra, it supports the skull and allows for nodding 'yes'.
43
What is the difference between compact and spongy bone?
Compact bone is dense and solid; spongy bone has a porous, trabecular structure.
44
Where is red bone marrow primarily found in adults?
In the flat bones like the sternum and hip bone.
45
What is the major role of calcium in bone?
It contributes to the hardness and strength of bone.
46
What are the three main types of cartilage?
Hyaline, elastic, and fibrocartilage.
47
Name one common type of fracture in the elderly.
Hip fracture due to osteoporosis.
48
Which hormone increases blood calcium levels?
Parathyroid hormone (PTH).
49
What is scoliosis?
Abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.
50
Which bones make up the pectoral girdle?
Clavicle and scapula.
51
What is the main function of osteoblasts?
They are bone-forming cells that secrete bone matrix.
52
Which vertebra is known as the 'atlas'?
C1 vertebra, it supports the skull and allows for nodding 'yes'.
53
What is the difference between compact and spongy bone?
Compact bone is dense and solid; spongy bone has a porous, trabecular structure.
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Where is red bone marrow primarily found in adults?
In the flat bones like the sternum and hip bone.
55
What is the major role of calcium in bone?
It contributes to the hardness and strength of bone.
56
What are the three main types of cartilage?
Hyaline, elastic, and fibrocartilage.
57
Name one common type of fracture in the elderly.
Hip fracture due to osteoporosis.
58
Which hormone increases blood calcium levels?
Parathyroid hormone (PTH).
59
What is scoliosis?
Abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.
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Which bones make up the pectoral girdle?
Clavicle and scapula.
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What is the main function of osteoblasts?
They are bone-forming cells that secrete bone matrix.
62
Which vertebra is known as the 'atlas'?
C1 vertebra, it supports the skull and allows for nodding 'yes'.
63
What is the difference between compact and spongy bone?
Compact bone is dense and solid; spongy bone has a porous, trabecular structure.
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Where is red bone marrow primarily found in adults?
In the flat bones like the sternum and hip bone.
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What is the major role of calcium in bone?
It contributes to the hardness and strength of bone.
66
What are the three main types of cartilage?
Hyaline, elastic, and fibrocartilage.
67
Name one common type of fracture in the elderly.
Hip fracture due to osteoporosis.
68
Which hormone increases blood calcium levels?
Parathyroid hormone (PTH).
69
What is scoliosis?
Abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.
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Which bones make up the pectoral girdle?
Clavicle and scapula.
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What is the main function of osteoblasts?
They are bone-forming cells that secrete bone matrix.
72
Which vertebra is known as the 'atlas'?
C1 vertebra, it supports the skull and allows for nodding 'yes'.
73
What is the difference between compact and spongy bone?
Compact bone is dense and solid; spongy bone has a porous, trabecular structure.
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Where is red bone marrow primarily found in adults?
In the flat bones like the sternum and hip bone.
75
What is the major role of calcium in bone?
It contributes to the hardness and strength of bone.
76
What are the three main types of cartilage?
Hyaline, elastic, and fibrocartilage.
77
Name one common type of fracture in the elderly.
Hip fracture due to osteoporosis.
78
Which hormone increases blood calcium levels?
Parathyroid hormone (PTH).
79
What is scoliosis?
Abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.
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Which bones make up the pectoral girdle?
Clavicle and scapula.
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What is the main function of osteoblasts?
They are bone-forming cells that secrete bone matrix.
82
Which vertebra is known as the 'atlas'?
C1 vertebra, it supports the skull and allows for nodding 'yes'.
83
What is the difference between compact and spongy bone?
Compact bone is dense and solid; spongy bone has a porous, trabecular structure.
84
Where is red bone marrow primarily found in adults?
In the flat bones like the sternum and hip bone.
85
What is the major role of calcium in bone?
It contributes to the hardness and strength of bone.
86
What are the three main types of cartilage?
Hyaline, elastic, and fibrocartilage.
87
Name one common type of fracture in the elderly.
Hip fracture due to osteoporosis.
88
Which hormone increases blood calcium levels?
Parathyroid hormone (PTH).
89
What is scoliosis?
Abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.
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Which bones make up the pectoral girdle?
Clavicle and scapula.
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What is the main function of osteoblasts?
They are bone-forming cells that secrete bone matrix.
92
Which vertebra is known as the 'atlas'?
C1 vertebra, it supports the skull and allows for nodding 'yes'.
93
What is the difference between compact and spongy bone?
Compact bone is dense and solid; spongy bone has a porous, trabecular structure.
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Where is red bone marrow primarily found in adults?
In the flat bones like the sternum and hip bone.
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What is the major role of calcium in bone?
It contributes to the hardness and strength of bone.
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What are the three main types of cartilage?
Hyaline, elastic, and fibrocartilage.
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Name one common type of fracture in the elderly.
Hip fracture due to osteoporosis.
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Which hormone increases blood calcium levels?
Parathyroid hormone (PTH).
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What is scoliosis?
Abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.
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Which bones make up the pectoral girdle?
Clavicle and scapula.
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What is a process in bone terminology?
Any bony projection.
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Define tuberosity in skeletal anatomy.
A roughened, raised area on a bone, usually for muscle attachment.
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What is a protuberance in bone terminology?
A projection beyond a bone’s surface.
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What is a spine in bone structure?
A sharp, slender, often pointed projection.
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What is a tubercle?
A small rounded projection on a bone.
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What is a trochanter and where is it found?
A large, blunt, irregular projection; only found on the femur.
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What is a fossa in bone anatomy?
A shallow basin-like depression, often an articular surface.
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Define condyle in bone terminology.
A rounded articular projection.
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What is a head in bone features?
A bony expansion carried on a narrow neck.
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Define facet in bone terminology.
A smooth, nearly flat articular surface.
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What is a foramen?
A round or oval opening through a bone.
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Define groove in bone structure.
An elongated indentation or furrow.
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What is a notch?
An indentation at the edge of a structure.
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What is a fissure?
A narrow, slit-like opening in a bone.
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What is a meatus?
A canal-like passageway in bone.

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