ILS 2 Skeletal System

Question 1

Tendon

Answer 1

a fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone

Question 2

Ligament

Answer 2

A fibrous connective tissue that attaches bone to bone

Question 3

Skin ligaments

Answer 3

small fibrous bands, extend through the subcutaneous tissue and attach the deep surface of dermis to underlying deep fascia

Question 4

Tendinitis

Answer 4

Occurs in response to acute irritation/ inflammation resulting from microtears
Triggered by over activity and most commonly affects the elbow, knee shoulder, hip, Achilles tendon and base of the thumb

Question 5

Tendinosis/ Tendinopathy

Answer 5

Repeated mechanical loading (overuse) resulting in chronic tendon pain and loss of function
Chronic degenerative process with minimal inflammation due to failed healing response

Question 6

Stages of Healing bone fractures

Answer 6

1. A hematoma forms
2. Fibrocartilaginous callus forms
3. Bony callus forms
4. Bone remodeling occurs