Skeletal system is made up of how many bones? correct answers 206
Periosteum correct answers The layer of connective tissue that covers all bone. Contains arteries
for nourishment of bone cells.
Osteoblasts correct answers Bone cells that initiate bone formation.
Osteocytes correct answers Bone cells that make up 90% of all cells in the body, and maintain
bone.
Osteoclasts correct answers Bone cells that break down bone.
Ligaments correct answers Bands of connective tissue that hold bone to bone. Provide stability to
a joint.
Tendons correct answers Tough long strands of fibers that form the ends of muscles.
Cartilage correct answers A layer of elastic tissue that forms at the ends of bones. It is anueral,
alymphatic, and avascular, but high is water content
Synarthrotic correct answers immovable
Amphiarthrotic correct answers slightly movable
Diarthrotic correct answers freely movable
Cortical Bone correct answers Forms the hard outer shell of bone
, Cancellous Bone correct answers Forms the soft spongy marrow
Diaphysis correct answers Shaft of long bones
Epiphysis correct answers Ends of long bones
Epiphyseal Plate correct answers Separates epiphysis and diaphysis of long bones. Is considered
the growth plate in children and can cause malformation if fractured as a kid.
Muscles of the rotator cuff? correct answers Supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and
subscapularis
Muscles that stabilize the shoulder joint? correct answers Deltoid, pectoralis major, teres major,
and lattissimus dorsi
"Surgical neck" of the Humerous correct answers Constriction below the greater and lesser
tuberosities.
Os coxae, or innominate bone correct answers Pelvic girdle is composed of ilium, ischium, and
pubis
Iliofemoral Ligament correct answers Connects the ilium to the femur
Ligamentum teres correct answers Ligament that connects femoral head to acetablum
Position used for total hip arthroplasty? correct answers Lateral. Pad anterior and posterior at
umbilicus and lumbar regions. Use bean bag if preferred.