Functional Classification of Joints and Changes in the Human Skeleton

Which type of bones are generally small and cube-shaped?

What is the function of long bones in the body?

Which bones are characterized by being thin, flattened, and usually curved?

What is the defining feature of irregular bones?

Where can sesamoid bones be found in the body?

Which bones have a long central shaft called the diaphysis?

What is the most widespread crippling disease in the United States?

Which type of arthritis is related to an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the joints?

What causes inflammation of joints in Gouty Arthritis?

Which condition can lead to lower back pain, frequent broken bones, and loss of body height?

What is the likely cause of Osteoarthritis according to the text?

Which inflammatory condition is usually caused by a blow or friction?

Which type of joints are immovable?

What replaces much of the hyaline cartilage in the human skeleton during development?

Which of the following is a type of bone fracture that does not penetrate the skin?

In which parts of the body does cartilage remain even after skeletal development?

Which classification of joints allows for free movement?

What is the name for the realignment of a broken bone during treatment?

What is the role of the spinal column in the skeletal system?

Where are red and white blood cells produced in the skeletal system?

What is the main function of ligaments in the skeletal system?

Which bone tissue type is characterized by small needle-like pieces and many open spaces?

What do bones store for later use in the human body?

How many pairs of ribs are considered true ribs according to the text?

Which bones form the pectoral (shoulder) girdle?

What bones make up the forearm in the upper limb?

Which part of the body is formed by a single bone called the Humerus?

How many thoracic vertebrae are there according to the text?

Which part of the bony thorax functions to protect major organs like the heart and lungs?

What is the function of sesamoid bones in the body?

Which part of the body does the axial skeleton primarily support and protect?

What is the main role of the intervertebral discs in the vertebral column?

Which term describes bones that make up the structure of our face?

How are the bones of the skull joined together?

Which part of the body does the bony thorax primarily protect?

What is a recommended lifestyle change to help prevent osteoporosis?

Why do people with osteopenia have a higher risk of developing osteoporosis?

What is the main cause of most childhood scoliosis?

At what age does total bone mass typically peak?

Which nutrient is vital for maintaining strong bones according to the text?

What is a common recommendation for preventing osteoporosis?

What are the three pairs of fused bones that compose the hip bones?

On what part of the body does the total weight of the upper body rest?

Which organs are protected by the pelvis?

Which bone is referred to as the 'thigh bone'?

How many bones are there in the leg?

Which part of the body does the term 'Tarsus' refer to?