Applied Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
What are the functions of the skeleton?
The functions of the skeleton are: Support, Protection, Movement, Shape, Blood Cell Production and Storage of Minerals.
What is the structure of the Skeleton?
The structure of the Skeleton is that it is made up of bones and muscles. It provides a framework for Movement.
What are articulating bones?
Articulating bones are bones that meet at a joint to allow movement to occur.
What are the Articulating bones at the Shoulder Joint?
The articulating bones at the shoulder joint are the scapula, clavicle and the humerus.
What is a synovial joint?
A synovial joint is the most common joint in the human body. They are located at the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee and ankle.
What is a ball and socket joint?
Ball and socket joints move away from the body and can also move towards the body. They can also rotate. The shoulder is a ball and socket joint.
What is the function of the muscular system?
The function of the muscular system is to pull. One muscle contracts while the other relaxes. Muscles work in antagonistic pairs.
What is the function of the cardio-respiratory system?
The main function is to allow the body to breathe and to pump blood around the body.
What is Gaseous Exchange?
Gaseous Exchange is the process whereby oxygen from the air in the alveoli moves into the blood that is in the capillaries while carbon dioxide moves from the blood to the air in the alveoli.
What are the Mechanics of Breathing?
The mechanics of breathing are that as we breathe in the chest cavity changes shape and the diaphragm flattens. Whereas when we breathe out, the reverse process occurs. The diaphragm becomes dome shaped and the intercostal muscles relax.
What is a Spirometer Trace?
A spirometer trace is a piece of equipment that measures the air capacity of your lungs.
Name a function of the Cardiovascular System.
A function of the cardiovascular system is that it carries blood around the body.
What is the pathway of the blood?
The first stage is that deoxygenated blood enters the right atrium from the two vena cavas. The next stage is that it passes through a valve to the right ventricle. The third stage is that the pulmonary artery transports the deoxygenated blood to the lungs. Gaseous Exchange then occurs resulting in oxygenated blood. The pulmonary vein then transports oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium. It then passes through a valve to the left ventricle. Finally, the oxygenated blood is ejected from the heart and transported back to the body.
What is the equation for Aerobic Exercise?
Glucose + Oxygen > energy + Carbon Dioxide + Water.
What is the equation for Anaerobic Exercise?
Glucose > Energy + Lactic Acid
