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Ch 8-11 Flashcards

0
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In a syndesmosis joint the brusae are united by

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by ligaments

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In a suture the bones are united by

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Thin layer of fibrous tissue

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2
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Define diarthrosis

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Freely moving joint

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3
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Define supination of the palm

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Turning the palm Upward

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4
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Opposition is unique to what type of animal

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Primates

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5
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Subfascial brusa are located between where

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Located between muscles

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6
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What is lumbago

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Low back pain resulting from back strain or slipped disk

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7
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What is bursitis

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Swelling and irritation of a bursa. Bursa sac acts as cushion between muscles

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8
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What is gout

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Type of arthritis. Uric acid build up in blood causes inflammation of joints

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9
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What is primary fibrositis

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Body wide pain and tenderness in joints, muscles, tendons, and soft tissue

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10
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What is osteoarthritis

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Joint disorder due to aging and wear and tear on a joint

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11
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What is articulation

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Place on union of junction between two or more joints

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12
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Inflammation of an entire joint is called what

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Arthritis

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13
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What is rheumatoid arthritis and what joints does it commonly destroy

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Long term disease that leads to inflammation of joint and surrounding tissues. Fingers, hands, and wrists

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14
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Muscle make up what percentage of body weight

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40-50%

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15
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Define isotonic and isometric contraction of a muscle

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Isotonic- tone or tension remains the same

Isometric-remains at constant length while tension increase

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16
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The attachment of the biceps of the forearm is the what

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Distal biceps tendon

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17
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Inflammation of the muscle tissue is called what.

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Myositis

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18
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Inflammation of a tendon is called what

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Tendonitis

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19
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Define hypertrophy exercise

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Muscle growing lifting weights

20
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Describe cramps of a muscle

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Spastic and painful contractions of the muscle irritation of the muscle

21
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What is another name for wasting away of a muscle

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Muscle atrophy

22
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Define muscular dystrophy

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Group of genetic disease in which muscle fibers are usually susceptible to damage. Pt has to eventually uses wheelchair

23
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What is a contracture

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Condition of shortening and hardening of muscle, tendons, tissue. Often leads to deformity and rigidity joints.

24
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What is another name for chewing

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Mastication

25
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Define myasthenia gravis

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Neuromuscular disorder causes muscle weakness and fatigue

26
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Where is the trapezius muscle

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Between neck and shoulder, between the occipital bone to lower thoracic vertebrae

27
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Where can be oligodendroglia found

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Between neurons in the brain and spinal cord

28
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Gray matter is found where

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Spinal cord, cerebellum, and cortex

29
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What region of the spine are spinal taps done

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Between 2 of the bones of the lower spine below the spinal cord (lumbar)

30
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Meninges are separated rom the vertebrae by what space

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Epidural space

31
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What are microglia

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Small cells that protect the CNS and whose rule is to engulf and destroy microbes like bacteria

32
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What are the difference in afferent and efferent nerves

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Afferent- Carrying inward to a central organ

Efferent- conveys pulses toward

33
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Ganglia are located where

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Nerve cell bodies grouped together outside the CNS

34
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Describe where synapse of the nerve is located

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Axon endings and muscles. Axon endings and glands

35
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A bundle of nerve cells or fibers is known as what

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Nerve

36
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Over 60% of all brain cells are what type of cells

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Neuroglia cells

37
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Areas of gray matter in the spinal cord are called what

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Horns

38
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What is a neuron

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Specialized cells transmitting nerve impulses

39
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What is epilepsy

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Brain disorder in which a person has repeated seizures over time

40
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What is otitis palsy

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Inflammation and paralysis of the middle ear

41
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What is cerebral palsy

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Group of disorders that can involve brain and nervous system functions and movement, hearing, seeing, thinking

42
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What are myopia,presbyopia, and glaucoma

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Myopia- nearsightedness
Hyperopia- farsightedness
Presbyopia- farsightedness caused by loss of elasticity of the lens of the eye. Middle to old age
Glaucoma- condition of increased pressure within the eyeball, causing gradual loss of sight

43
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What vitamin deficiency can cause night blindness

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Vitamin A

44
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The mind controlling the body phenomenon is located in what part of the brain

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Hypothalamus

45
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Where is the retina located

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Inner most layer of the eye

46
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What is meningitis

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Bacterial infection of membranes covering the brain

47
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What is Parkinson’s disease

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Disorder of the brain that leads to shaking and difficulty with walking, movement, and coordination

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