Module 3 Flashcards
cartilage
white connective tissue that adds strength to a structure
musculoskeletal system
a body system that provides form, support, and stability and helps the body move
suture
an immovable joint between two bones
fascia
a sheath of connective tissue that covers each muscle
fascicle
multiple fibers that are bundled or combined together
insertion
the point at the opposite end of the muscle where the muscle is attached to a moving part of the skeleton
involuntary muscles
muscles that cannot be controlled conciously
muscle fiber
an individual muscle cell that is long and threadlike
origin
the point where the muscle is attached to the stable part of the skeleton
voluntary muscles
muscles that you are able to control
antagonist
the relaxing muscle
(when muscle cells work in pairs)
articular cartilage
(a type of)
elastic connective tissue that helps reduce friction
joints
articulations that consist of any place where two or more bones come together
ligament
a tough band of tissue that holds together a joint
orthopedics
a medical specialty that concentrates on the diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system
prime mover
the contracting muscle when muscles work in pairs
tendons
cords of tissues that attach bones to muscles and help with joint movement
arthrodesis
a procedure that involves joint fusion
arthroscopy
an orthopedic surgery used to examine a joint interior or perform surgical repairs
atrophy
decrease in muscle mass that weakens the body
exercise physiologists
medical professionals who analyze their patients’ fitness levels
prostheses
artificial parts that function in the same way as the original body parts they replace
rheumatology
the study of autoimmune diseases involving the musculoskeletal system
chrondrosarcoma
a bone cancer that consists of a tumor in the cartilage
