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Which type of bones are generally small and cube-shaped?
Which type of bones are generally small and cube-shaped?
- Flat bones
- Irregular bones
- Short bones (correct)
- Long bones
What is the function of long bones in the body?
What is the function of long bones in the body?
- Supporting body weight
- Protecting internal organs
- Facilitating movement as levers (correct)
- Assisting in blood cell production
Which bones are characterized by being thin, flattened, and usually curved?
Which bones are characterized by being thin, flattened, and usually curved?
- Sesamoid bones
- Long bones
- Flat bones (correct)
- Irregular bones
What is the defining feature of irregular bones?
What is the defining feature of irregular bones?
Where can sesamoid bones be found in the body?
Where can sesamoid bones be found in the body?
Which bones have a long central shaft called the diaphysis?
Which bones have a long central shaft called the diaphysis?
What is the most widespread crippling disease in the United States?
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?
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?
What causes inflammation of joints in Gouty Arthritis?
Which condition can lead to lower back pain, frequent broken bones, and loss of body height?
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?
What is the likely cause of Osteoarthritis according to the text?
Which inflammatory condition is usually caused by a blow or friction?
Which inflammatory condition is usually caused by a blow or friction?
Which type of joints are immovable?
Which type of joints are immovable?
What replaces much of the hyaline cartilage in the human skeleton during development?
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?
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?
In which parts of the body does cartilage remain even after skeletal development?
Which classification of joints allows for free movement?
Which classification of joints allows for free movement?
What is the name for the realignment of a broken bone during treatment?
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?
What is the role of the spinal column in the skeletal system?
Where are red and white blood cells produced 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?
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?
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?
What do bones store for later use in the human body?
How many pairs of ribs are considered true ribs according to the text?
How many pairs of ribs are considered true ribs according to the text?
Which bones form the pectoral (shoulder) girdle?
Which bones form the pectoral (shoulder) girdle?
What bones make up the forearm in the upper limb?
What bones make up the forearm in the upper limb?
Which part of the body is formed by a single bone called the Humerus?
Which part of the body is formed by a single bone called the Humerus?
How many thoracic vertebrae are there according to the text?
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?
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?
What is the function of sesamoid bones in the body?
Which part of the body does the axial skeleton primarily support and protect?
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?
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?
Which term describes bones that make up the structure of our face?
How are the bones of the skull joined together?
How are the bones of the skull joined together?
Which part of the body does the bony thorax primarily protect?
Which part of the body does the bony thorax primarily protect?
What is a recommended lifestyle change to help prevent osteoporosis?
What is a recommended lifestyle change to help prevent osteoporosis?
Why do people with osteopenia have a higher risk of developing osteoporosis?
Why do people with osteopenia have a higher risk of developing osteoporosis?
What is the main cause of most childhood scoliosis?
What is the main cause of most childhood scoliosis?
At what age does total bone mass typically peak?
At what age does total bone mass typically peak?
Which nutrient is vital for maintaining strong bones according to the text?
Which nutrient is vital for maintaining strong bones according to the text?
What is a common recommendation for preventing osteoporosis?
What is a common recommendation for preventing osteoporosis?
What are the three pairs of fused bones that compose the hip bones?
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?
On what part of the body does the total weight of the upper body rest?
Which organs are protected by the pelvis?
Which organs are protected by the pelvis?
Which bone is referred to as the 'thigh bone'?
Which bone is referred to as the 'thigh bone'?
How many bones are there in the leg?
How many bones are there in the leg?
Which part of the body does the term 'Tarsus' refer to?
Which part of the body does the term 'Tarsus' refer to?
