Ch 8-11

Question 0

In a syndesmosis joint the brusae are united by

Answer 0

by ligaments

Question 1

In a suture the bones are united by

Answer 1

Thin layer of fibrous tissue

Question 2

Define diarthrosis

Answer 2

Freely moving joint

Question 3

Define supination of the palm

Answer 3

Turning the palm Upward

Question 4

Opposition is unique to what type of animal

Answer 4

Primates

Question 5

Subfascial brusa are located between where

Answer 5

Located between muscles

Question 6

What is lumbago

Answer 6

Low back pain resulting from back strain or slipped disk

Question 7

What is bursitis

Answer 7

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

Question 8

What is gout

Answer 8

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

Question 9

What is primary fibrositis

Answer 9

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

Question 10

What is osteoarthritis

Answer 10

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

Question 11

What is articulation

Answer 11

Place on union of junction between two or more joints

Question 12

Inflammation of an entire joint is called what

Answer 12

Arthritis

Question 13

What is rheumatoid arthritis and what joints does it commonly destroy

Answer 13

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

Question 14

Muscle make up what percentage of body weight

Answer 14

40-50%

Question 15

Define isotonic and isometric contraction of a muscle

Answer 15

Isotonic- tone or tension remains the same

Isometric-remains at constant length while tension increase

Question 16

The attachment of the biceps of the forearm is the what

Answer 16

Distal biceps tendon

Question 17

Inflammation of the muscle tissue is called what.

Answer 17

Myositis

Question 18

Inflammation of a tendon is called what

Answer 18

Tendonitis

Question 19

Define hypertrophy exercise

Answer 19

Muscle growing lifting weights

Question 20

Describe cramps of a muscle

Answer 20

Spastic and painful contractions of the muscle irritation of the muscle

Question 21

What is another name for wasting away of a muscle

Answer 21

Muscle atrophy

Question 22

Define muscular dystrophy

Answer 22

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

Question 23

What is a contracture

Answer 23

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

Question 24

What is another name for chewing

Answer 24

Mastication

Question 25

Define myasthenia gravis

Answer 25

Neuromuscular disorder causes muscle weakness and fatigue

Question 26

Where is the trapezius muscle

Answer 26

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

Question 27

Where can be oligodendroglia found

Answer 27

Between neurons in the brain and spinal cord

Question 28

Gray matter is found where

Answer 28

Spinal cord, cerebellum, and cortex

Question 29

What region of the spine are spinal taps done

Answer 29

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

Question 30

Meninges are separated rom the vertebrae by what space

Answer 30

Epidural space

Question 31

What are microglia

Answer 31

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

Question 32

What are the difference in afferent and efferent nerves

Answer 32

Afferent- Carrying inward to a central organ | Efferent- conveys pulses toward

Question 33

Ganglia are located where

Answer 33

Nerve cell bodies grouped together outside the CNS

Question 34

Describe where synapse of the nerve is located

Answer 34

Axon endings and muscles. Axon endings and glands

Question 35

A bundle of nerve cells or fibers is known as what

Answer 35

Nerve

Question 36

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

Answer 36

Neuroglia cells

Question 37

Areas of gray matter in the spinal cord are called what

Answer 37

Horns

Question 38

What is a neuron

Answer 38

Specialized cells transmitting nerve impulses

Question 39

What is epilepsy

Answer 39

Brain disorder in which a person has repeated seizures over time

Question 40

What is otitis palsy

Answer 40

Inflammation and paralysis of the middle ear

Question 41

What is cerebral palsy

Answer 41

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

Question 42

What are myopia,presbyopia, and glaucoma

Answer 42

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

Question 43

What vitamin deficiency can cause night blindness

Answer 43

Vitamin A

Question 44

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

Answer 44

Hypothalamus

Question 45

Where is the retina located

Answer 45

Inner most layer of the eye

Question 46

What is meningitis

Answer 46

Bacterial infection of membranes covering the brain

Question 47

What is Parkinson's disease

Answer 47

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