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Fracture due to bones being pressed together.
True
Multiple fractures.
True
Broken bone, skin intact.
True
Broken bone seen in children, where the bone only partially breaks.
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Broken bone, breaks through the skin.
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Inside spongy bone.
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Horizontal fracture.
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Direct visual exam of a joint.
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Lighter, less dense bone found in the end of long bones.
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Surgical fixation of a joint, joining two or more vertebrae together.
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Another name for the long shaft of the bone.
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What is yellow bone marrow's function?
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List functions of the skeletal system.
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Wrist fracture.
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Study Notes
Fractures
- Greenstick Fracture: A bone fracture that occurs in children, where the bone only partially breaks.
- Communited Fracture: A fracture where the bone is broken into multiple pieces.
- Closed/Simple Fracture: A fracture where the bone is broken, but the skin is intact.
- Open/Compound Fracture: A fracture where the bone breaks through the skin.
- Transverse Fracture: A fracture that goes straight across the bone.
- Spiral Fracture: A fracture that spirals around the bone.
- Oblique Fracture: A fracture that runs at an angle across the bone.
Bone Structure
- Medullary Cavity: The hollow space inside the shaft of a long bone, containing yellow bone marrow.
- Spongy bone: Light, less dense bone found at the ends of long bones.
- Yellow bone marrow: Produces fat and stores fat cells.
Other
- Arthroscopy: A surgical procedure that allows a doctor to look inside a joint.
- Arthritis: Inflammation of a joint.
- Scoliosis: A sideways curvature of the spine.
Functions of the Skeletal System
- Support: Provides structural support to the body.
- Protection: Protects internal organs.
- Movement: Works with muscles for movement.
- Storage: Stores minerals like calcium and phosphorus.
- Blood cell production: Red bone marrow produces red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
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Description
This quiz covers various types of bone fractures and the fundamental structure of bones. It includes definitions and characteristics of both simple and complex fractures, as well as the components of bone anatomy. Test your knowledge on how these elements impact overall bone health.
