Med Term - 6: Musculoskeletal System Flashcards
What is the function of the musculoskeletal system?
protection
support
movement
Bones are essential in what?
hematopoiesis
storage of fat in bone marrow
storage and release of calcium
What is orthopedics?
prevention and correction of deformities or diseases of the musculoskeletal system
Why do bones block x-rays?
calcium is radiopaque
What are the major bone divisions?
skull
spinal column
breastbone
ribs
What is cartilage?
specialized type of dense connective tissue that is elastic, strong, and can withstand pressure and tension
What are the three types of skeletal muscle?
cardiac
smooth
skeletal
Fascia
covers, supports, and separates muscles
Tendons
attach muscles to bones
Joint
place of union between two or more bones
Where are synovial joints located?
in the cavities between bones
Ligaments
connect bones or cartilage
What diseases have unknown causes?
fatigue syndrome
fibromyalgia
myofibrosis
myasthenia gravis
Fibromyalgia
widespread non-particular pain of torso, extremities, face
Myofibrosis
tissue replaced by fibrous tissue
Myoasthenia gravis
fatgiue and muscle weakness resulting from a defect in nerve impulse conduction
What are the various stress and trauma injuries?
dislocation fracture sprain strain herniated disks paraplegia quadriplegia/tetraplegia paresis paraparesis quadra/tetraparesis
Dislocation
displacement of bone from a joint
Fracture
broken bone
Sprain
injury to joint that causes pain and disability
Strain
excessive use of body resulting in injury or trauma due to contraction or excessive stretch
Herniated Disks
occurs when vertebrae become diseased and rupture
Paraplegia
paralysis of lower portion of body and both legs
Quadri/tetraplegia
paralysis of arms and legs
Paresis
motor weakness or partial paralysis
Paraparesis
partial paralysis of lower limbs
Quadra/Tetraparesis
affects all four extremities
What are the various infections of the musculoskeletal system?
cellulitis
osteitis
osteomyelitis
osteochondritis
Cellulitis
acute, spreading inflammation of deep subcutaneous tissue
Osteitis
inflammation of bone
Osteomyelitis
infection of bone and bone marrow caused by infectious organisms
ostechondritis
inflammation of bone and cartilage that attacks ossification centers
What are the two types of tumors?
primary
secondary
Primary tumor
originates in bone
Secondary tumor
originating in other tissue
Sarcomas
cancers that arise from connective tissue