Exam 6: Bones and Bone Structure

An elderly patient has a broken femur that is healing very slowly. A young resident suggests using a devicethat will create an electrical field in the area of the fracture to help speed the healing process. Why might this possibly help?

Figure 6-1 The Structure of Compact Bone Use Figure 6-1 to answer the following questions: -What lines the structure labeled "7"?

The humerus is an example of a(n) ________ bone.

Endochondral ossification begins with the formation of a(n)

What is the correct sequence of steps in bone repair? 1) Cartilage in the external callus is replaced by bone. 2) A hematoma occurs. 3) An internal callus forms at the site of injury. 4) Osteoclasts and osteoblasts remodel the bone at the site of repair.