Lectures 1-9 Flashcards
Describe the structure and function of the skull.
Made up of the cranium and facial bones; protects the brain and supports sensory organs.
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 is the origin, insertion, and movement of the gluteus maximus?
Origin: Ilium and sacrum. Insertion: Femur. Movement: Hip extension.
What occurs during repolarization?
Positive ions are removed from the cell, returning to resting membrane potential.
What does the term “anterior” mean in anatomical terminology?
Towards the front of the body.
Describe the structure of cancellous bone.
Contains trabeculae (struts of lamella bone), marrow in cavities, and osteocytes in lacunae or on the surface.
What is eversion?
Turning the sole of the foot away from the midline.
What is the origin, insertion, and movement of the quadriceps femoris?
Origin: Ilium (rectus femoris) and femur (vastus muscles). Insertion: Tibial tuberosity. Movement: Hip flexion (rectus femoris) and knee extension.
What happens to a cell in an isotonic solution?
No net flow of water, cell remains stable.
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).
Where are Na+ and K+ ions located at rest?
Na+ is outside the cell, and K+ is inside the cell.
What is the coronal plane?
The plane that divides the body into front and back sections.
What are the three types of muscle contractions?
Concentric (muscle shortens), eccentric (muscle lengthens), and isometric (muscle length stays the same).
What makes up the inorganic component of bone?
Hydroxyapatite and other calcium minerals; it makes bone hard and resistant to compression.
What are the two key proteins that make up the myofilament?
Actin and myosin.
Describe the different classes of bone in the human skeleton and explain how their shape relates to function.
Long bones (movement), short bones (weight-bearing), flat bones (muscle attachment and protection), irregular bones (varied functions).
What is plantarflexion?
Pointing the toes towards the ground.
What structures are included in epithelial tissue?
Epithelia and glands (exocrine and endocrine).
What happens to a cell in a hypotonic solution?
Water enters the cell, causing it to expand and possibly burst.
What is the sarcolemma?
The cell membrane of a muscle fibre.
What percentage of tissue in the human body is epithelial tissue?
3%
What is feedforward in homeostasis?
Anticipation of an event that will alter a controlled variable, leading to actions that minimize the effect.
What is pronation?
Turning the palms to face posteriorly
What percentage of tissue in the human body is muscle tissue?
50%
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.
Describe the structure and function of the rib cage.
Made up of ribs and sternum; protects major organs like the heart and lungs.
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 are the characteristics of fast muscle fibres?
They produce a lot of force quickly but fatigue quickly.
What is the primary function of skeletal muscle?
To apply force to bones to control posture and body movements, mostly under voluntary control.
What is adduction?
Moving a limb towards the midline of the body.
What are the three classes of levers in the body?
First-class (stabilizes joint position), second-class (overcomes heavy loads), and third-class (large range of movement and speed).
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 circumduction?
A combination of flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction.
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.
At what point in the cross-bridge cycle does the myofilament slide?
When the myosin head uses its stored energy to pull on the actin filament.
What does the term “proximal” mean in anatomical terminology?
Closer to the point of attachment or origin.
What is extension?
Increasing the angle between two body parts.
What is the function of cartilaginous joints?
To allow some movement, found in intervertebral discs and pubic symphysis.
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 does the term “inferior” mean in anatomical terminology?
Below or towards the feet.
How many bones are in the hands and feet?
Hands: 27 bones each (8 carpals, 5 metacarpals, 14 phalanges); Feet: 26 bones each (7 tarsals, 5 metatarsals, 14 phalanges).
What body parts are included in the lower limb?
Thigh, leg, and foot.
What does isotonic mean?
The solute concentration is balanced between the inside and outside of the cell.
What are the three types of muscle tissue?
Skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle, and smooth muscle.
What creates the chemical and electrical gradients?
The distribution of Na+ and K+ ions across the cell membrane.
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 is the function of bone cells?
They respond to external forces, change shape, remodel, and repair themselves.
What is the difference between passive ion channels and active pumps?
Passive channels allow ions to move down their gradient, active pumps use energy to move ions against their gradient.
What are muscle fibres and how are they organized in skeletal muscles?
Individual muscle cells that gather into bundles called fascicles, which bundle into muscles.
What are the classes of bones?
Long bones, short bones, flat bones, and irregular bones.
What is the function of ligaments?
To connect bone to bone, resist tension, and restrict movement away from themselves.
What does the term “posterior” mean in anatomical terminology?
Towards the back of the body.
What is the role of Osteoblasts?
They produce new bone matrix.
What determines the function of a muscle?
The length, number, and arrangement of muscle fibers.
Which tissue is the most common in the body?
Muscle tissue (50%).
What is an electrical gradient?
Uneven distribution of charges across a membrane.
What is rotation in anatomical movement?
Movement around the long axis of a joint.
What is the sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) and its function?
A membrane network that stores and releases calcium (Ca2+) during muscle contraction.
What do muscle fibres, fascicles, and muscles contain?
Many blood vessels and nerves, sheathed in connective tissue.
What is the origin, insertion, and movement of the iliopsoas?
Origin: Iliac fossa and lumbar vertebrae. Insertion: Femur. Movement: Hip flexion.
What is dorsiflexion?
Bringing the toes up towards the face.
Describe the pectoral girdle.
Made up of the clavicle and scapula; provides stability and muscle attachments.
What are the two extracellular components of bone?
Organic (33%) and inorganic (67%).
What does hypotonic mean?
Higher solute concentration inside the cell, causing water to enter the cell.
How do skeletal muscles cause movement at synovial joints?
By attaching to bones via tendons and shortening to create movement.
What are the two determinants of skeletal muscle force generation?
The number of muscle fibres recruited and the rate of muscle stimulation.
What percentage of tissue in the human body is connective tissue?
45%
What event causes the cross-bridge to be released?
The binding of ATP to the myosin head.
Describe cartilaginous joints.
Made of fibrocartilage, allow some movement (e.g., intervertebral discs, pubic symphysis).
What are the functions of nervous tissue?
Conducts electrical impulses and carries information.
Describe irregular bones.
Various shapes and functions; they often have foramina (holes).
What happens to a cell in a hypertonic solution?
Water leaves the cell, causing it to shrink
Which tissue forms glands?
Epithelial tissue.