Anatomy Flashcards
List the structure of the human body from smallest to largest
Chemical, organelle, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
What is depression?
Movement in an inferior direction
What is the role of connective tissue?
To bind, support, protect, insulate and transport
Where is the epiphyseal line located?
Located between the diaphysis
What type of bone does an intramembranous ossification create?
Creates all flat bones
What is Wolf’s Law?
A bone will grow and remodel in response to the forces and demands placed upon it
How do you classify a joint?
- Structure Class
- Type
- Mobility
- Axis of rotation
What is muscle tone?
Low level of contractile activity in a relaxed muscle that enables muscle to react to any postural changes or movement
Why is joint axis of rotation important?
To identify how many ways a joint can move
What is joint mobility-stability trade-off?
When mobility is emphasised, stability is reduced
When stability is emphasised, mobility is reduced