exam 1 Flashcards
what makes up the shoulder?
scapula, clavicle, humerus
what makes up the elbow?
humerus, radius, ulna
what makes up the hip?
femur, pelvis
what makes up the knee?
patella, tibia, fibula, femurha
what makes up the ankle?
talus, tibia, fibula
what are the functions of the skeleton?
Movement, structure, minerals, shape, Support, blood cell production, protection
what are the 4 categories of bones?
long bone, flat bone, short bone, irregular bone
what is a joint?
a connection between two or more bones where movement occurs
types of joints:
synovial - freely moveable, fibrous - immovable/fixed, cartilaginous - slightly moveable
what are tendons?
very strong non elastic cords that join muscle to bone
what is the bursae?
a sac filled with liquid floating inside a jjoint - reduces friction between tendon and bone
what is cartilage?
a tough but flexible tissue prevents bones from causing friction
what is synovial fluid?
liquid that lubricates the joint
what are ligaments?
bands of elastic fibre that keeps joints stable
what is synovial membrane?
lining inside the joint capsule - released synovial fluid
what is a joint capsule
tissue that stops synovial fluid from escaping and holds bones together
what is the agonist?
a muscle that contracts
what is the antagonist?
a muscle that relaxes
what is a ball and socket joint?
can rotate - most moveable joint in the body - shoulder