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