Intro to Ortho & Rheum Flashcards
What is orthopedics?
The study of the musculoskeletal system: bones, ligaments, joints, muscles, tendons, nerves
What is rheumatology?
A sub-specialty of internal medicine and pediatrics devoted to the diagnosis and therapy of rheumatic disease
Functions of the musculoskeletal system.
- movement
- structural support
- protection of organs
- storage of minerals
- hematopoiesis
Epiphysis
End portion of the bone, typically no marrow, made of cancellous (spongy) bone.
Metaphysis
Wider portion of bone between diaphysis and epiphysis.
Physis
Zone of growth aka growth plate
Diaphysis
Long portion of the bone (shaft). Contains the medullary canal - site of erythropoiesis
Osteocytes
the living unit of bone
Osteoblasts
help build bone tissue. when over produced, create bone spurs.
Osteoclasts
break down bone tissue
Articular cartilage
facilitates smooth movement between two bones. found at joint spaces
Periosteum
found on the outside of all bones, except at joint articulation. has pain receptors and provides nurishment to bone through blood supply
Diarthrodial (synovial) joint
joints are freely mobile.
- ball and socket joints (hip and shoulder)
- hinge joints (elbow)
- condyloid (knee)
- saddle (thumb)
- pivot (radius/ulna articulation)
Amphiarthrodial (fibrocartilaginous) joint
joints allow some movement
- costosternal, symphysis pubis, acromioclavicular
Synarthrodial Joints
no movement
- cranial sutures
Flexion
bending of a joint or shortening of a flexor muscle
Extension
straightening of a joint or shortening of an extensor muscle
Pronation
rotating palm downward or feet rotating inward
Supination
rotating palm upward or feet rotating outward
Abduction
move away from the midline