Functional Anatomy Flashcards

1
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What poses are considered weight bearing?

A

Standing and standing balancing poses

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2
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What effect does weight bearing have on the bones?

A

Increases bone density

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3
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How does weight bearing effect bone density?

A

Weight and gravity place pressure on the bones which draws calcium from the blood stream and deposits it in the bones.

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4
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What is the Musculoskeletal System comprised of?

A
Bones
Muscles
Joints
Ligaments
Tendons
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5
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What are the three types of joint?

A

Fibrous
Cartilaginous
Sinovial

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6
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What do joints connect?

A

Bone to bone

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7
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What is a fibrous joint?

A

“fixed” or “immoveable” joints, connected by fibrous connective tissue e.g. the skull

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What is a Cartilaginous joint?

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Bones are connected by cartilage. Eg. intervertebral discs

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9
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What is Cartilage?

A

Cartilage is a flexible connective tissue found in many

areas of the body

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10
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What is a Synovial joint?

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Bones are not directly joined, instead have a synovial cavity containing lubricating synovial fluid eg. knees and hips

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What is synovial fluid?

A

Synovial fluid is a viscous, yolk-like fluid found in the cavities of synovial joints with its yolk-like
consistency

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12
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What is the role of Synovial fluid?

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Lubricate and nourish the joints
Increase shock absorption
Reduces friction between the articular cartilage of synovial joints during movement
Transports nutrients and waste

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13
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What factors effect bone health?

A

Degenerative disorders eg. Osteoarthritis and osteoporosis
Bone spurs, tumors and cancer
Drugs
Cancer treatments eg. Radiation
Autoimmune and Genetic Disorders
Lifestyle factors eg. Exercise and nutrition
Viral Diseases

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14
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Name a degenerative disorder that effects bone health

A

Osteoarthritis

Osteoporosis

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15
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Name a lifestyle factor that effects bone health

A

Poor nutrition
Lack of exercise
Smoking

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