Kinesology 1 Flashcards
Adipose
Tissue with a gelatinous consistency
Aponeurosis
A broad, flat tendon
Artery
A vessel in which a pulse can be felt
Bone
Easy to distinguish by its solid feel
Bursa
A small, fluid filled sac that reduces friction between two structures
Fascia
A thin sheath of fibrous tissue enclosing a muscle or other organ.
Two Types- Superfical and deep
Ligament
A structure connecting bones together at a joint
Lymph Node
Bean-shaped, ranging in size from pea to almond sized
Muscle
A voluntary contractile tissue that moves the skeleton
Nerve
A tube-shaped vessel that becomes tender when compressed
Retinaculum
A transverse thickening of deep fascia, strapping down tendons
Skin
The largest organ in the body
Tendon
Attaches muscle to bone
Vein
A vessel easily seen on the dorsal surface of the hand
