Skeletal System HS 1

Front

Another name for swayback is what?

Back

lordosis

Front

Special bone forming cells that begin the mineralization process are referred to as what?

Back

osteoblast

Front

_____________________ cells break down bone during exercise so that it can be remodeled into new bone cells.

Back

osteoclast

Front

What part of the bone is indicated by the number 1? Options: diaphysis, endosteum, spongy bone, epiphysis

Back

epiphysis

Front

What part of the bone is indicated by the number 2? Options: spongy bone, epiphysis, diaphysis, compact bone

Back

diaphysis

Front

The condition known as ____________ causes a loss of bone mass, which weakens the bones so they break easily.

Back

osteoporosis

Front

Another name for hunchback is what?

Back

kyphosis

Front

A lateral curvature of the spine is called what?

Back

scoliosis

Front

Which type of joint gives you the largest range of motion? Options: pivot, ball-and-socket, hinge, gliding

Back

ball-and-socket

Front

Which of these is included in the axial skeleton? Clavicle, Skull, Scapula, Humerus

Back

Skull