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the plate of cartilage at the end of a bone that is necessary for the bone to continue growing
epiphyseal disk
what would the medical assistant recommend when educating patients with gout
consume limited quantities of meat, beer, and wine
The most important nutrient for bone growth
calcium
Bone scans can be used to diagnose causes of
bone infections
When you rotate your head, __________.
the atlas pivots around the axis
What type of bones are vertebrae
irregular
what type of bone is the patella (kneecap)
sesamoid
What type of bone is located primarily in the arms and legs
long
What lines the holes of spongy bones
red bone marrow
Brittle-bone disease is another name for __________.
osteogenesis imperfecta
bone makes up most of the top and sides of the skull
parietal bone
Bones are held together by tough, cord-like structures called __________.
ligaments
When muscles have a buildup of lactic acid, this __________.
muscle fatigue
In order to get tetanus, a person must have a(n)
open wound, usually from a puncture by a contaminated object
An early sign of tetanus is
muscle spasm in the jaw and neck
what uses glucose to help make ATP?
aerobic respiration
