Anatomy Flashcards

1
Q

List the structure of the human body from smallest to largest

A

Chemical, organelle, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

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2
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What is depression?

A

Movement in an inferior direction

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3
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What is the role of connective tissue?

A

To bind, support, protect, insulate and transport

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4
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Where is the epiphyseal line located?

A

Located between the diaphysis

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5
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What type of bone does an intramembranous ossification create?

A

Creates all flat bones

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6
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What is Wolf’s Law?

A

A bone will grow and remodel in response to the forces and demands placed upon it

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7
Q

How do you classify a joint?

A
  1. Structure Class
  2. Type
  3. Mobility
  4. Axis of rotation
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8
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What is muscle tone?

A

Low level of contractile activity in a relaxed muscle that enables muscle to react to any postural changes or movement

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9
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Why is joint axis of rotation important?

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To identify how many ways a joint can move

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10
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What is joint mobility-stability trade-off?

A

When mobility is emphasised, stability is reduced

When stability is emphasised, mobility is reduced

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