Human Movement System Flashcards
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Nervous system =
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Provides a communication network within the body, stimulates human movement through muscle contractions, provide sensory info to the brain
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Neuron=
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Basic unit of nervous system, comprised axon, cell body & dendrites
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Mechanoreceptors=
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Sensitive to change in length of muscle & rate of change muscle spindles (length/stretch) golgi tendon (tension)
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Skeletal system =
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Provides framework of our body, supports & protects vital organs
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Osteoporosis:
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Reduced bone mineral density which increases risk of fracture
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Osteopenia :
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Lower than normal bone mineral density, precursor to osteoporosis
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Muscular system
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Links nervous & skeletal system, generates forces that move human body
