The Musculoskeletal System

3. The facial bones consist of how many bones?
5. Cells that synthesize the organic components of the bone matrix are called what?
8. The largest pelvic bone is the what?
9. Postmenopausal osteoporosis is usually due to a lack of this hormone.
10. Tennis elbow is an example of __________.
13. A fixed or movable joint between bones is also called an __________.
14. The bones that form the wrists are the what?
15. __________ are mature cells that have become embedded in the bone matrix.
17. Degenerative arthritis is also known as what?
18. A muscle that opposes the actions of another is known as an __________.
19. What are large, multinucleated cells that can dissolve the bony matrix called?
20. A tiny sac that contains fluid and acts as a gliding surface of various body tissues is referred to as a __________.
21. Defective mineralization of the bones in children is known as __________.
22. What are the bones that form the fingers?

1. What is the largest bone of the leg?
2. Decreased excretion of uric acid or urate salts may cause __________.
4. Skeletal muscle is also called __________ muscle.
6. How many carpal bones are in the human body?
7. __________ is a fibrous connective tissue found in joints, the larynx, and the outer ear.
11. The hip bone is located in the __________.
12. The three major groups of joints include synarthroses, amphiarthroses, and __________.
15. A loss of normal bone density is called __________.
16. The middle ear contains three small bones: the malleus, incus, and __________.