Chapter 15 Flashcards
where bones meet
joints
disease that results from a curvature of the spine
scoliosis
When a bone is formed, renewed and repaired is known as…
ossification
Consuming Vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorus can help reduce…
Ostioperosis
this injury is caused by the repeated movements such as computer work, sewing, and assembly line work…
Repetitive Motion Disorders
This elastic tissue attaches bone to bone
ligaments
The axial skeleton refers to this number of bones in the skull, spine, ribs, vertebrae, and sternum…
80
The fibrous cord that helps bones attach to muscles:
tendon
This skeleton includes bones of upper/lower limbs, shoulders, and hips
appendicular
A fracture where it is incomplete and bone does not separate
hairline fracture
Places where cartilage is found include both your…
ears and nose
The breastbone is also known as…
sternum
The toes are also known as
phalanges
the lower jawbone is also known as
mandible
the backbones are also known as
vertebrae
the shinbone is also known as
tibia
the long bone on the pinky side of your forearm
ulna
the tailbone is also known as
coccyx
A muscle that closes a joint is a
flexor
this type of muscle forms the walls of the heart
cardiac
This muscle acts on the lining of passageways and internal organs
smooth muscle
this occurs when an organ or tissue protrudes through a muscle
hernia
A muscle that helps open a joint
extensor
Inflammation of a tendon that is caused by overuse or aging
tendinitis
the heart contracts approximately this many times per day
100,000
The natural tension in the fibers of a muscle
muscle tone
Is Skeletal muscle is voluntary or involuntary?
voluntary
Is cardiac muscle voluntary or involuntary?
involuntary
Is smooth muscle voluntary or involuntary
Involuntary
List the 3 types of muscle
skeletal, smooth, cardiac
AN adult human brain weighs about how much
3 lbs
The part of the brain that controls the heartbeat, breathing, vomiting, sneezing, and swallowing…
…medulla
the spinal cord is approximately how long?
18 inches
the state of unconsciousness resulting from an injury to the brain
coma
Paralysis of the legs and lower body
paraplegie
A temporary disturbance of the brain’s ability to function
concussion
The largest part of the brain
cerebrum
The brain uses what percent of the oxygen that you intake
20%
