Movement Flashcards
Atrophy
wasting of any part of the body due to degeneration of the cells because of disease or other influences
Glycolysis
Reactions where glucose and other sugars are broken down to yield lactic or pyruvic acid
Kyphosis-
Posterior curvature of the spine -hunchback
Lordosis
An abnormal forward curve of the lumbar spine
Neurological
A field of medicine that deals with the nervous system and its disorders
Neurotransmitter
Any one of the numerous chemicals that modifies or results in transmission of nerve impulses between synapses
Oestrogen
one of several steroid hormones that control female sexual development
Ossification
The development of bone
Paraplegia
Paralysis characterised by motor or sensory loss in the lower limbs and trunk
Scoliosis
lateral curvature of the spine
Symmetrical
Equality in size and shape of two normally similar structure or two halves of a structure
Asymmetrical
inequality in shape and size of two normally similar structures or two halves of a structure
Synovial
Pertaining to the synovia ( the lubricating fluid of the joints, bursae and tendon sheaths)
Testosterone
the hormone produced by the testes which stimulates the development of sex characteristics.
Cartilage
A dense and tough connective tissue of three types; yellow elastic, hyaline, and white fibrous
Joint
Where bone meets another bone
Osteoblasts
bone building cells, whereby the matrix is laid down to form new bone and collagen is produced
Osteoclasts
Break down old bone, releasing minerals ( calcium and phosphate) into the blood
Osteocytes
Provide nourishment to the bone
List the three types of cartilage
Yellow elastic, hyaline, white fibrous
Excitability /responsiveness
to receive / respond to stimuli.
Contractility
to shorten when stimulated.
Extensibility
to stretch and recoil
Diaphysis
Main shaft-like portion
Metaphysis
The narrow portion of a long bone between the diaphysis and epiphysis
Epiphyses
The proximal and distal ends of a long bone
Periosteum
Dense, white fibrous membrane that covers bone and joint surfaces where articular cartilage forms the covers
Articular cartilage
Thin layer of hyaline cartilage that covers the articular joint surfaces of epiphysis.
Medullary cavity
A tube like hollow space in the diap a long bone, also called a narrow cavity.
What is the function of a Joint?
A joint is where the bone meets another bone
What is the function of cartilage and ligaments?
To sustain the weight, and absorb shock during movement
Give 2 examples of Long bones…
Fimur, Tibia, Fibua
Give 2 examples of short bones
Tarsals, Carpals
Give 2 examples of Flat bones
Sternum, ribs, occipital, nasal, partial
Give 2 examples of Irregular bones
Vertibre ( spine) , pelvis
Give 2 examples of Sesamoid bones
Platella
