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Chapter 15 Flashcards

1
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where bones meet

A

joints

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2
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disease that results from a curvature of the spine

A

scoliosis

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3
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When a bone is formed, renewed and repaired is known as…

A

ossification

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4
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Consuming Vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorus can help reduce…

A

Ostioperosis

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5
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this injury is caused by the repeated movements such as computer work, sewing, and assembly line work…

A

Repetitive Motion Disorders

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6
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This elastic tissue attaches bone to bone

A

ligaments

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7
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The axial skeleton refers to this number of bones in the skull, spine, ribs, vertebrae, and sternum…

A

80

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8
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The fibrous cord that helps bones attach to muscles:

A

tendon

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9
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This skeleton includes bones of upper/lower limbs, shoulders, and hips

A

appendicular

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10
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A fracture where it is incomplete and bone does not separate

A

hairline fracture

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11
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Places where cartilage is found include both your…

A

ears and nose

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12
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The breastbone is also known as…

A

sternum

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13
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The toes are also known as

A

phalanges

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14
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the lower jawbone is also known as

A

mandible

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15
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the backbones are also known as

A

vertebrae

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16
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the shinbone is also known as

A

tibia

17
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the long bone on the pinky side of your forearm

A

ulna

18
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the tailbone is also known as

A

coccyx

19
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A muscle that closes a joint is a

A

flexor

20
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this type of muscle forms the walls of the heart

A

cardiac

21
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This muscle acts on the lining of passageways and internal organs

A

smooth muscle

22
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this occurs when an organ or tissue protrudes through a muscle

A

hernia

23
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A muscle that helps open a joint

A

extensor

24
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Inflammation of a tendon that is caused by overuse or aging

A

tendinitis

25
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the heart contracts approximately this many times per day

A

100,000

26
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The natural tension in the fibers of a muscle

A

muscle tone

27
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Is Skeletal muscle is voluntary or involuntary?

A

voluntary

28
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Is cardiac muscle voluntary or involuntary?

A

involuntary

29
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Is smooth muscle voluntary or involuntary

A

Involuntary

30
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List the 3 types of muscle

A

skeletal, smooth, cardiac

31
Q

AN adult human brain weighs about how much

A

3 lbs

32
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The part of the brain that controls the heartbeat, breathing, vomiting, sneezing, and swallowing…

A

…medulla

33
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the spinal cord is approximately how long?

A

18 inches

34
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the state of unconsciousness resulting from an injury to the brain

A

coma

35
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Paralysis of the legs and lower body

A

paraplegie

36
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A temporary disturbance of the brain’s ability to function

A

concussion

37
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The largest part of the brain

A

cerebrum

38
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The brain uses what percent of the oxygen that you intake

A

20%

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