Skeleton and joints

Question 1

function of skeletal system

Answer 1

blood cell production (mineral and bone marrow)
scaffolding and protection
lever

Question 2

types of bone

Answer 2

flat (thin and curved)
long (diaphysis tougher and longer than epiphysis)
irregular
short (cube shaped)
sesamoid (embedded in tendon)

Question 3

axial skeleton

Answer 3

central region - skull, spine, ribs, sternum

Question 4

appendicular skeleton

Answer 4

attached - pelvic girdle, shoulder girdle, 4 limbs

Question 5

appendicular skeleton

Answer 5

attached - pelvic girdle, shoulder girdle, 4 limbs

Question 6

fixed joint

Answer 6

fibrous

Question 7

joint classification

Answer 7

ball and socket
hinge
pivot
gliding
ellipsoid
saddle

Question 8

fracture diagnosis

Answer 8

cracking g/snapping sound
may deform
tender
swollen
xray

Question 9

osteoporosis definition

Answer 9

loss of bone mass and density that makes skeleton brittle and prone to fracture

Question 10

what can cause osteoporosis

Answer 10

high impact / load
age
hormones
calcium deficiency

Question 11

what is osteoarthritis

Answer 11

degenerative joint disease that is a consequence of
age, wear and tear
response to traumatic sport injury eg acl

Question 12

what causes osteoarthritis

Answer 12

deterioration of cartilage causing bone growth = bone spurs = restrict movement, weak muscle and poor proprioception

Question 13

types of fracture

Answer 13

closed (not penetrated skin)
open (has penetrated skin)
green stick (incomplete fracture)
comminuted (broken into more than 2 fragments)