18 Questions
What is the process of replacing spongy bone with compact bone during fracture repair?
Compact bone formation
What type of fracture occurs when the bone breaks along its long axis?
Transverse fracture
What type of fracture is often associated with osteoporosis?
Compression fracture
During which stage of fracture repair are bone fragments and dead bone removed and replaced?
Spongy bone formation
What is the term for the process of replacing bone matrix with calcified bone tissue?
Ossification
What type of fracture is characterized by one side of the shaft breaking and the other side bending?
Greenstick fracture
What is the primary function of the periosteum?
To provide a slippery surface for attachments
What type of fracture is likely to occur in older adults with insufficient collagen protein in their bones?
Brittle fracture
Which type of bone tissue is responsible for bone growth and development?
Osteoblasts
What is the primary function of osteoclasts in bone remodeling?
To remove old bone tissue
What is the main difference between compact and spongy bone textures?
Compact bone is denser, while spongy bone is looser
What is the cellular layer lining hollow long bones?
Endosteum
What is the function of osteoblasts in the periosteum during bone growth?
To make bone tissue on the surface
During endochondral ossification, what happens to the hyaline cartilage?
It is replaced by bone tissue
What is the outcome of the remodeling process during bone development?
Bone is removed from the center and added to the surface
What happens to the epiphyseal plate at maturity?
It closes and forms an epiphyseal line
What is the difference between interstitial growth and appositional growth?
Interstitial growth is the growth in length, while appositional growth is the growth in diameter
What is the role of osteoclasts in the medullary cavity?
To reabsorb bone tissue
Test your knowledge of the steps involved in fracture repair, from the replacement of cartilage with spongy bone to the formation of compact bone. Also, learn about the different categories of fractures, including closed and open fractures.
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