Surgical Tech Chapter 21: Orthopedic Surgery questions with correct answers

calcium CORRECT ANSWER Which mineral is stored in the bones and constantly being removed to maintain necessary blood levels? femur CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following is a long bone that is the largest in the human body? calcaneus CORRECT ANSWER Which bone is the largest found in the foot and is commonly called the heel? osteomyelitis CORRECT ANSWER What is a serious bone infection that may result from a compound fracture and become chronic later? cortical CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following is the hard, dense bone that surrounds the marrow cavity? epiphyseal plate CORRECT ANSWER Where is the area of active bone growth? bursa CORRECT ANSWER What is the name of a nonpathological small sac that contains synovial fluid? sesamoid CORRECT ANSWER What type of