Chapter 15 Final

Question 1

This system controls all of the body’s motion

Answer 1

the muscular system

Question 2

besides moving the body, the muscles help keep the body

Answer 2

warm and circulated

Question 3

The action of flexing your arm( bringing it toward your shoulder) is called what

Answer 3

flexion

Question 4

the opposite of flexion is

Answer 4

extention

Question 5

Moving a body part away from the midline of the body is called

Answer 5

abduction

Question 6

moving a body part toward the midline of the body is called

Answer 6

adduction

Question 7

If a muscle is inactive for too long, it tends to shrink and waste away. This is called

Answer 7

Atrophy

Question 8

an abnormal often permanent shortening of a muscle is called

Answer 8

contracture

Question 9

Long Bones include:

Answer 9

the femur

Question 10

Short bones include:

Answer 10

phalanges

Question 11

irregular bones are

Answer 11

bones that make up your spine

Question 12

flat bones

Answer 12

bones of the rib cage

Question 13

The meeting place where two bones come together is called

Answer 13

a Joint

Question 14

The tissue that connects muscle to bone is called

Answer 14

tendons

Question 15

The tough white fibrous cord connects bone to bone

Answer 15

ligaments

Question 16

the name for a branch of science that focuses on the bones, muscles, and joints

Answer 16

orthopedics

Question 17

What can promote faster healing in the orthopedic patient

Answer 17

ambulatory and non ambulatory care

Question 18

Whats the purpose of orthopedic equipment

Answer 18

to provide support for the injured part
to prevent doformity and weakness in the injured muscles
to help patient ambulate

Question 19

a triangle shaped bar attached to the over bed Fram of traction setup that enables the patient to pull himself up in bed

Answer 19

trapeze