Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology

178

T F 7. Like the bones of the cranium, all the facial
bones are united by immovable sutures.

T F 8. If the thoracic vertebrae become excessively
curved, a condition known as kyphosis
develops.

T F 9. The 11th and 12th ribs have another name,
floating ribs, because they do not articulate at
all with other parts of the skeleton.

T F 10. The scapula is the bone whose common
name is the collarbone.

Chapter 7

Search and Explore

● Search the Internet for any one of the

following famous people: Andre the Giant,

Richard Kiel, or Carel Struycken. Give an

oral presentation on the individ-ual you

chose and describe their disease.

Case Study^

Lorette, a 70-year-old woman, is being evaluated by an orthopedist at a local clinic

following a recent wrist fracture. A year ago, Lorette fell and experienced a verte-bral

fracture, which is still creating serious back pain. The health care provider notes that

Lorette has a stooped posture and a hunched back. Her medical record reveals a^

history of small fractures, as well as an abnormal yearly loss of height.

Questions

1. What condition might be responsible for Lorette’s medical history and current
   problems?^
   2.^ Which individuals are most likely to develop this condition?^


2. What hormone protects women from developing this problem prior to
   menopause?^
   4.^ What is the medical term for hunchback, and what causes it to develop?^
   5.^ Why might Lorette have lost height over the years?^


3. What measures can individuals take to prevent this skeletal disorder?

Study Tools

Study Guide activities for Chapter 7

Online Resources PowerPoint presentations