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what part of the sternum do the clavicles attach
the manubrium by ligaments
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what is the olecranon process, and what bone is it attached to
forms the elbow and is part of the ulna
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what is the acetabula
sockets that provide for the attachment of the leg bones
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what is the patella
knee cap
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what is the calcaneous
large tarsal that forms the heel
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what are joints
point where two bones meet
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osteoporosis
- most common arthritis
- cronic disease that occurs from aging
- sym: pain, stiff, limited range of motion
- no cure
- rest, heat & cold, anti inflamitory med
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arthritis
group of diseases involving inflamation of the joints
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osteomyelitis
- bone inflamation caused by pathogenic organisims
- cause the formation of an abscessin side the bone
- sym: pain, swelling, chills, and fever
- treatment: antibiotics
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what is scoliosis
side to side curving of the spine
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what is a greenstick fracture
bone is bent or splits, causing a crack or complete break
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what is a compound fracture
bone completly breaks
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open fracture
the bone breaks and ruptures through the skin
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comminuted fracture
bone fragments or splinters into two or more pieces
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colles fracture
breaking or dislocating of the distal radius
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