Bones Flashcards
1
Q
Yellow bone marrow
A
Contains fat
2
Q
Flexible connective tissue
Hyaline, fibrous, elastic
A
Cartilage
3
Q
Hyaline cartilage
A
Translucent cartilage found in joints
4
Q
Diarthrotic joint
A
Freely movable joint
5
Q
Torsion force degree of injury
A
Potential for serious injury
6
Q
Agonist vs. Antagonist
A
Agonist
•Prime mover
Antagonist
• muscle that is lengthening
7
Q
Red bone marrow
A
Manufactures red blood cells
8
Q
Broad flat tendon
A
Aponeurosis
9
Q
The ability of a muscle to shorten
A
Contractility
10
Q
The ability of a muscle to receive and respond to a stimulus
A
Excitability
11
Q
Motor point
A
- Location where a motor neuron enters muscle
* can elicit a visible contraction with minimal stimulus
12
Q
Tendinitis
A
Inflammation of a tendon
13
Q
State of tension in a resting muscle
A
Tone
