Chapter 36.1- Muscloskeletal System Flashcards

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1
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Antagonistic muscle pairs

A

pairs of muscles that work opposite to each other

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2
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Osteoporosis

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Loss of protein (collagen) material from bone. Causes bone to become brittle and easily broken

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3
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Synovial Fluid

A

Lubricates joint and is a shock absorber

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4
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Ligament

A

Bone to Bone

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Tendon

A

Muscle to bone

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Cartilage

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Composed of protein fibres + is flexible. Limits friction and is a shock absorber

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Axial Skeleton

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Central section of skeleton ie. skull, backbone, ribs, sternum

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Appendicular Skeleton

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Limbs ie. Pectoral girdle, pelvic girdle, limbs

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Outgrowth

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Attachment point on vertebrae for ligaments and tendons for movement of the spine

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10
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Neural Canal

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Gap in vertebrae allow spinal cord through + protect it

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Centrom

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Thick solid part of a vertebra that holds the weight

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12
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Scapulas

A

Shoulder blade

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13
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Clavicle

A

Collarbone

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Pectoral Girdle

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Scapula and clavicle attached to back by muscles, for movement of the arm

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15
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Phalages

A

Toe and finger bones

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16
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Carpals

A

8 fused bones make up wrist

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17
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Free moving (synovial) joints

A

Joints that can move freely eg. knee

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18
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Metacarpals

A

bones that connect fingers to carpal, palm

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19
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Sacrum

A

5 fused bones at base of spine (between coccyx and lumbar)

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Coccyx

A

Tailbone, 4 fused bones

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21
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Lumbar

A

lower back, 5 vertebrae

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22
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Thoraic

A

Upper back, 12 vertebrae

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Cervical

A

Neck region of spine, 7 vertebrae

24
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Radius

A

Larger of forearm bones

25
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Ulna

A

Smaller of forearm bones

26
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Humerus

A

Upper arm bone

27
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Vertebrae

A

Bones that make up spine

28
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Sternum

A

Breastbone

29
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Femur

A

Thighbone

30
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Tibia

A

Major shin bone

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Fibula

A

Minor shin bone

32
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Functions of skeleton

A
  • movement
  • support
  • protection
  • blood cell movement
  • storage of minerals
33
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skull

A

20 fused bones

34
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True ribs

A

7 pairs attached to sternum

35
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False ribs

A

3 pairs attached by cartilage

36
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Floating ribs

A

2 pairs not attached at all

37
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Digits

A

Fingers or toes, made out of phalanges

38
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Pelvis

A

Two halves of hip bones fused to the base of the spine (sacrum)

39
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Patella

A

Kneecap

40
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Tarsals

A

Ankle, 7 bones

41
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Metatarsals

A

5 bones make up sole

42
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Three types of joints

A

Immovable
Partially moveable
Free moving

43
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Immovable joints

A

bones fused together by collagen

44
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Partially movable joints

A

Bones glide over each other eg. spine/ wrist

45
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Free moving (synovial) joints

A

Ball and socket, Hinge

46
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Cartilage

A

Made of protein fibres. Flexible and shock absorber

47
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Arthritis

A

inflammation of the joint (100+ types)

48
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Osteoarthritis

A

Most common, cartilage in synovial joints wears down

49
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Rheumatoid arthritis

A

Autoimmune disease, body attacks synovial membranes, common in females

50
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Prevention of arthritis

A

Reducing damage to joints eg. proper footwear, swimming>running

51
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Treatment

A
  • rest
  • exercise
  • weight loss
  • anti-inflammatory medication
  • possibly surgery
52
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Flexor

A

muscle that closes a joint

53
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Extensor

A

muscle that opens the joint

54
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Skeletal muscle

A

voluntary muscle, movement

55
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Smooth muscle

A

internal structures, involuntary

56
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Cardiac muscle

A

does not tire, in heart