Skeletal System: Section 3 Worksheet

What is the common cause of heel pain characterized by inflammation of the plantar fascia?

• Plantar Fasciitis
• Bone Spurs
• Rheumatoid Arthritis

Which fracture is common in children, where the bone bends and partially breaks?

• Transverse Fracture
• Comminuted Fracture
• Greenstick Fracture

Why do older people commonly experience femoral neck fractures?

• Due to excessive physical activity
• Related to osteoporosis, cutting off blood supply to the head of the femur
• Resulting from force or trauma

In a compound (open) fracture, what happens?

• The bone shatters into multiple pieces.
• The broken bone penetrates through the skin.
• The skin remains intact.

Which type of joint allows for a wide range of movement and is the most common in the body?

• Diarthrotic
• Amphiarthrotic
• Synarthrotic

What is an example of a diarthrotic joint?

• Elbow
• Sutures in the skull
• Vertebrae

Which condition is an autoimmune disease causing joint stiffness and bone deformity?

• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Rickets
• Osteosarcoma

What is the term for breaks or cracks in bones?

• Fractures
• Osteophytes
• Osteoporosis

What type of joint is found in the thumb?

• Ball and Socket
• Hinge
• Saddle

What is the term for microscopic cracks in the bone caused by repetitive stress or overuse?

• Pathological Fracture
• Impacted Fracture
• Stress Fracture