Orthopedic Review

Which mineral is stored in the bones and constantly being removed to maintain necessary blood levels?

• calcium

• iron

• magnesium

• zink

which of the following is a long bone that is the largest in the human body?

• cranium

• femur

• ilium

• scapula

which bone is the largest found in the foot and is commonly called the heel?

• acetabulum

• calcaneus

• patella

• talus

what is a serious bone infection that may result from a compound fracture and become chronic later?

• osteoarthritis

• osteoclasts

• osteomyelitis

• ostephytes

Which of the following is the hard, dense bone that surrounds the marrow cavity?

• cancellous

• cortical

• cranial

• cuboid

where is the area of active bone growth?

• cortex

• diaphysis

• epiphyseal plate

• medullary canal

what is the name of a nonpathological small sac that contains synovial fluid?

• bursa

• canaliculi

• ganglion

• osteocytes

what type of bone is the patella?

• flat

• irregular

• long

• sesamoid

what is the medical term for spongy bone?

• cancellous

• cortical

• cranial

• cuboid

what is the outside covering of bones that provides some nourishment and protection from infection?

• articular cartilage

• enosteum

• periosteum

• synovial membrane