MODULE H - MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM Flashcards
Abduction
moving a body part away from the midline
Adduction
moving a body part toward the midline
Arthritis
Inflammation or swelling of the joints causing stiffness, pain, and
decreased mobility
Types of Joints
- ball and socket
- hinge
- pivot
Ball-and-socket joint
- a joint that allows movement in all directions,
- made up of the rounded end of one bone fitted into the hollow end of another bone,
- for example, the hip and the shoulder
Hinge joint
a joint that allows movement in one direction, for example, the
elbow and knee
Pivot joint
a joint that allows turning from side to side, for example,
The skull connected to the spine
Cardiac Muscle
striated, involuntary muscle of the heart
Closed fracture
a broken bone that does not break the skin
Contracture
permanent shortening of muscle resulting in immovable joints
Dorsiflexion
bending the toes and foot upward at the ankle
Extension
straightening a body part
External Rotation
turning the joint outward
Flexion
bending a body part
Internal Rotation
turning the joint inward
Ligaments
connect bone to bone
Tendon
connect muscle to bone
Musculoskeletal System
system of the body that provides
STRUCTURE and MOVEMENT for the body
- Protects and gives the body shape
Open fracture (or compound fracture)
a broken bone that breaks through the SKIN
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a type of degenerative joint disease that results from breakdown of joint cartilage and underlying bone
usually involving weight-bearing hips and knees
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-term autoimmune disorder that primarily affects joints.
disease-causing deformities
Arthritis
Inflammation or swelling of the joints causing stiffness, pain, and
decreased mobility
Plantar Flexion
bending the foot downward at the ankle
Dorsiflexion
bending the toes and foot upward at the ankle