Lectures 1-6 Flashcards
What causes Osteoporosis?
More Osteoclast activity than Osteoblast activity, leading to a loss of cortical bone and thinning of trabeculae.
Describe the structure and function of the rib cage.
Made up of ribs and sternum; protects major organs like the heart and lungs.
What does the term “proximal” mean in anatomical terminology?
Closer to the point of attachment or origin.
Where is the primary ossification center located, and what does it do?
In the diaphysis (shaft); it develops bone at different times.
What occurs during repolarization?
Positive ions are removed from the cell, returning to resting membrane potential.
Describe long bones.
Longer than they are wide, with wider epiphyses and a longer diaphysis; act as levers for movement and are mostly limb bones.
Define tissue and structure.
Tissue: Cells grouped together in an organized manner (e.g., DFCT). Structure: Something formed of a tissue (e.g., ligament).
What is inversion?
Turning the sole of the foot towards the midline.
What is feedback in homeostasis?
When a controlled variable moves too far from the set point and the body responds to bring it back to normal.
What are the three types of muscle tissue?
Skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle, and smooth muscle.
What is adduction?
Moving a limb towards the midline of the body.
Identify the major bones of the skeleton, and understand why/how some are sexually dimorphic.
Major bones include the skull, vertebral column, rib cage, and limb bones. Sexual dimorphism is seen in the pelvis to accommodate childbirth in females.
What are some examples of set-points in homeostasis?
Temperature, ion concentrations (calcium, potassium, sodium), blood sugar levels, and fluid balance.
What is pronation?
Turning the palms to face posteriorly
Which tissue forms glands?
Epithelial tissue.
What are the functions of epithelial tissue?
Covers exposed surfaces, lines internal passageways and chambers, forms secretory glands, provides physical protection, controls permeability, provides sensation, and produces specialized secretions.
Describe irregular bones.
Various shapes and functions; they often have foramina (holes).
Which tissue is the least common in the body?
Nervous tissue (2%).
What is eversion?
Turning the sole of the foot away from the midline.
Where is cancellous bone found and what is its function?
Found in the epiphyses; it is light, spongy, and good for shock absorption.
Which tissue allows information to be quickly sent around the body?
Nervous tissue.
What are the two types of bone tissue?
Compact bone and cancellous/trabecular bone.
What makes up the organic component of bone?
Collagen and ground substance (proteoglycans); it resists tension.
Describe the general principles of bone growth.
Bone grows in length at epiphyseal plates and in width through appositional growth involving osteoblasts and osteoclasts.
What are movements in the coronal plane?
Abduction and adduction.
What does the term “superior” mean in anatomical terminology?
Above or towards the head
What does the term “posterior” mean in anatomical terminology?
Towards the back of the body.
What body parts are included in the lower limb?
Thigh, leg, and foot.
What happens to a cell in a hypotonic solution?
Water enters the cell, causing it to expand and possibly burst.
What is the role of Osteoblasts?
They produce new bone matrix.
Describe the microscopic structure of bones.
Compact bone has osteons with central canals, lamellae, lacunae, and canaliculi; cancellous bone has trabeculae with marrow and osteocytes.
How does bone grow in width?
Through appositional growth; osteoblasts add bone matrix to the surface, and osteoclasts remove bone matrix from the inside.
What percentage of a bone’s weight is cellular, and what are the types of cells involved?
2%; includes Osteogenic cells, Osteoblasts, Osteocytes, and Osteoclasts.
What is rotation in anatomical movement?
Movement around the long axis of a joint.
What is an electrical gradient?
Uneven distribution of charges across a membrane.
What is abduction?
Moving a limb towards the midline of the body.
What is the function of fibrocartilage?
To resist tension and compression, act as a shock absorber, and deepen articular surfaces.
What are the functions of the skeletal system?
Support, movement, protection, storage of minerals, and red blood cell formation.
What is diffusion?
Movement of molecules from high to low concentration.
What is an osteon, and what is its function?
A lengthwise unit in compact bone; provides a pathway for nutrients to cells in the ECM.
What are movements in the sagittal plane?
Flexion and extension.
What does the term “medial” mean in anatomical terminology?
Closer to the midline of the body.
What does the term “anterior” mean in anatomical terminology?
Towards the front of the body.
What is the function of hyaline cartilage?
To resist compression, mold bone surfaces at joints, and enable frictionless movement.
Describe the three types of joints.
Fibrous (least movement, provides stability), Cartilaginous (some movement, connected by fibrocartilage), and Synovial (most movement, made of various tissues).
What body parts are included in the upper limb?
Arm, forearm, and hand.
What responses are coordinated by the Heat-Loss centre when body temperature rises?
Behavioral changes, vasodilation, shunting of blood to the skin, sweat production, and respiratory heat loss.
Define and demonstrate terms of movements as related to joints.
Flexion/extension (sagittal plane), abduction/adduction (coronal plane), circumduction, rotation, pronation, and supination.
What is the function of cartilaginous joints?
To allow some movement, found in intervertebral discs and pubic symphysis.
What does the appendicular skeleton consist of and what is its function?
Consists of the limb bones; it is important for movement.
What does the term “lateral” mean in anatomical terminology?
Farther from the midline of the body.
What does the axial skeleton consist of and what is its function?
Consists of the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage; it protects vital organs.
What is the function of synovial joints?
To allow a lot of movement, found in most appendicular skeleton joints.
What is homeostasis?
It supports normal function of body systems by maintaining conditions in the internal environment through regulatory mechanisms.
Where are ion reserves primarily located?
In the bones of the skeleton.
What are the connections between the limbs and the axial skeleton?
The pectoral (shoulder) girdle and the pelvic girdle.
What is required to maintain bone homeostasis?
Adequate dietary calcium and moderate exercise.
Where are Na+ and K+ ions located at rest?
Na+ is outside the cell, and K+ is inside the cell.