Exam 6: The Skeletal System: the Framework

The last stage in bone repair is ________.

An articulating end of a bone that is rounded and enlarged is called a(n) ____________.

Pain medication can include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as naproxen and ibuprofen.These drugs reduce ________, thus reducing pain and swelling.

Scoliosis is an example of what classification of disorders?

An individual in an accident who has a bone that is severely twisted may receive a(n)________ fracture.

The joints of the hips and shoulders are examples of ____________ joints.

Tarsals are examples of ____________ bones.

Osteoporosis is a metabolic problem with slow, progressive decrease in bone ________.

An abnormal side-to-side curve in the vertebral column is called ________.

Supination turns the palm downward.

A cleft palate is an example of which of the following?

The spinal column and bones of the middle ear are part of the ________ skeleton.

Arthritis is mainly caused by cracking your knuckles and slouching.

________ is an anterior curve of the lower back and is commonly called swayback.

Another name for a compound fracture is ________.

An ____________ is a mature bone cell.

The primary ossification center in long bones is located in the ________.

When joints become inflamed, it is called ________, .

A compound or ________ fracture is particularly nasty because deep tissue has the potential to be exposed to bacteria once the bone is set into place, increasing the chance for infection.

________ is a general term used to describe an inflammatory process of a joint or joints.