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05/28/2014

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Term
Which refers to canal in the bone?
Definition

Meatus

 

Term
What are functions of the skeletal system?
Definition

1. Support

2. Storage of Minerals

3. Blood Cell Production

4. Protection

5. Leverage

Term
What cell type produces and secretes osteoid?
Definition
Osteoblast
Term
characteristics of a flat bone
Definition
thin, roughly parallel surfaces
Term
characterstics of sutural bones
Definition
irregular bones formed between cranial bones
Term
4 bone cell types
Definition

1. osteocytes

2. osteoblasts

3. osteoprogenitor

4.osteoclasts

Term
calcium phospahte account for how much bone weight?
Definition
2/3
Term
2 layers of periosteum
Definition

 1. Fibrous outer layer

2. Cellular inner layer

Term
Define gigantism
Definition
overproduction of growth hormone before puberty
Term
2 disorders that cause lengthened bones
Definition

1.Marfan Syndrome

2. Gigantism 

Term
what is the most abundant mineral in the body
Definition
calcium
Term
A factor that increase blood calcium levels
Definition
parathyroid hormone
Term
A factor that decrease blood calcium levels
Definition
calcitonin
Term
calluses form?
Definition

1. Internal Callus

2. External Callus

Term
4 steps of fracture repair
Definition

1. Large blood clot

2. Calluses form

3. Calluses replaces

4. Remodeling fo healed bones

Term
Where will appositional growth occur?
Definition
Deep to the periosteum
Term
What occurs in fracture repair first?
Definition
fracture hematoma formation
Term
Which is NOT a dermal bone?
Definition
Humerus
Term
what occurs at the edge of the cartilage
Definition
appositional growth
Term
what occurs in the middle of the cartilage
Definition
interstitial growth
Term
division of skeletal system
Definition

1. Axial

2. Appendicular

Term
What type of fracture has highest risk of infection?
Definition
compound fracture
Term
bone surface is also known as
Definition
bone markings
Term

collagen fibers account for how much bone weight 

Definition
1/3
Term
A skeletal growth abnormality?
Definition
Fibrodysplasia
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