Health Flashcards
what are the six risk behaviors
sedentary lifestyle use of tobacco use of alcohol poor eating habits sexual activity behaviors causing injuries
they attach muscle to bone =
tendons
they attach bones to bones -
ligaments
the slippery fluid that helps joints move -
synovial fluid
“soft cartilage” -
fontanels
cartilage to bone =
ossification
bones become thin and brittle =
osteoporosis
which skeleton allows movement -
appendicular
which skeleton protects organs -
axial
the “s” shape curve of the spine -
scoliosis
there are 2 or more breaks
compound
there is only one break
simple
where the break is through the skin -
open
where the break is under the skin -
closed
called the tail bone…
coccyx
calcaneus is another name for …
heel
t or f
muslces are made of bundles of fibers
true
its the amount of force a muscle applies in a given contraction -
muscle strength
an injury to a LIGAMENT is called …
muscle sprain
an injury to a TENDON is called…
muscle strain
the ability of muscles to keep working =
muscle enduracne
where a muscle is stretched or torn =
muscle strain
type of muscle found in the heart -
cardiac
what is produced during exercise, and is poisioness -
lactic acid
movement of bending your elbow…
contraction & voluntary
adduction is moving …
towards your body
abduction is moving…
away from your body
what does rice stand for -
rest
ice
compress
evaluate
arteries carry blood _________ the heart.
back
this valve lets blood flow from the right ventricle into the pulmonary artery -
pulmonary valve
what is the name of the lower chamber of the heart =
ventricle
what divides the heart into 2 sides -
the septum
cardio means …
heart
vascular means…
blood vessels
the __________ ________ carries blood from the heart to the lungs -
pulmonary artery
whats a normal blood pressure -
80
whats a resting pulse rate look like …
60-80
the number of beats per minuet …
pulse
whats the higher number for blood pressure -
systolic pressure
its called silent killer…
hypertension
its the hardening of the arteries …
arteriosclerosis
whats another name for heart attack…
myocardial infarction
what is the name of the bulk of the heart…
myocardium
another name for a blood clot…
thrombus
what are the three short-term effects of tobacco -
stimulates brain reward system
increases heart rate / increases blood pressure
increases blood sugar level
what are 3 effects of tobacco use on the fetus and baby?
risk of miscarriage
slow growth rate
SIDS
what are the tiny spasms of the diaphragm -
hiccups
voice box is another name for …
larynx
they are the air sacs …
alveoli
a term for anything that causes cancer …
carcinogin
where are intercostal muscles located?
in between the ribs