Chapter 21 - Orthopedic Surgery Questions & Answers(RATED A+)

Calcium - ANSWER Which mineral is stored in the bones and constantly being removed to maintain necessary blood levels? Femur - ANSWER Which of the following is a long bone that is the largest in the human body? Calcaneus - ANSWER Which bone is the largest found in the foot and is commonly called the heel? Osteomyelitis - ANSWER What is a serious bone infection that may result from a compound fracture and become chronic later? Cortical - ANSWER Which of the following is the hard, dense bone that surrounds the marrow cavity? epiphyseal plate - ANSWER Where is the area of active bone growth? Bursa - ANSWER What is the name of a nonpathological small sac that contains synovial fluid? Sesamoid - ANSWER What type of bone is the patella? Cancellous - ANSWER What is the medical term for spongy bone? Periosteum - ANSWER What is the outside covering of bones that provides some nourishment and protection from infection? Short - ANSWER Carpal and tarsal bones are classified as which type of bone? flat and irregular - ANSWER In adults, red bone marrow that produces red blood cells is mainly found in which type(s) of bone? Diarthrosis - ANSWER The elbow is categorized as which type of joint? Synarthrosis - ANSWER The connections between the large bones of the skull are categorized as which type of joint? Temporomandibular - ANSWER Which joint is an example of a condyloid joint? Chapter 21 - Orthopedic Surgery Questions & Answers(RATED A+)