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Basic anatomy Flashcards

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What are the 3 Planes of movement?

A

Sagittal
Transverse
Frontal

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What are the 3 axis of rotation?

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Frontal
Transverse
Longitudinal

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Which planes do the axis on rotation act upon?

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Sagittal-Transverse
Frontal-Frontal
Transverse-Longitudinal

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4
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What are the 3 main connective tissues

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Bone
Cartilage
Dense Connective tissue

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What are the 3 main types of Cartilage with examples?

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Hyaline Cartilage eg end of bones
Fibrocartilage eg discs in spine
Elastic cartilage eg ears

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Function of Hyaline cartilage?(3)

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Covers articular surfaces
Reduces friction
Absorbs shock

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Function of Fibrocartilage?(3)

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Forms discs and rings between joints
Great strength w/some elasticity
Can resist pressure

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What are the 3 main types of dense connective tissue with examples?

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Dense regular CT eg ligaments/tendons

Dense irregular CT eg joint capsule

Elastic CT eg lungs

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Function of dense CT?

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Provides strong attachment between structures

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Function of Ligaments?

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Connects bone to bone
Stabilises joint
Restricts excessive movement

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Function of Tendons?

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Attach muscle to bone
Transmit tensile loads

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Function of Dense Irregular CT?

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Provides strength in multiple directions

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Function of Deep Fascia?

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Sheet of CT surrounding and protecting muscles
Holds muscles together as well as separates groups

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Function of Joint capsule?

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Surrounds synovial Joints

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15
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What is the composition of Bone?

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Osseous tissue = Collagen and Hard minerals eg calcium, magnesium, phosphate

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What are the two types of Bones?

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Cancellous/spongy bone
Compact

17
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What are bone cells made up of and their function?

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Osteoblasts - Create
Osteoclasts - Break
Osteocytes - Monitor

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