Muscularskeletal System Flashcards
What is the function of the skeletal system?
Protect the brain and internal organs
Provide structural support
Assist with red and white blood cell formation
Support mineral homeostasis
Store, fat and minerals
Provide leverage and movement
What does the muscular skeletal system provide?
Movement
Give shape to the body
Produce heat and energy
Provide support
What is the muscular skeletal system comprised of?
Bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, Cartlidge, and other connective tissue
Bone is a connective tissue. True or false
True
What are the three types of muscle tissue?
Skeletal, cardiac and smooth
The vertebral column consist of how many vertebrae?
31 or 33
Muscle tissue, either contracts, continuously or alternates in contraction and relaxation. True or false.
True
To assist with muscle fatigue, work the direct reflex represented on the foot as well as the adrenal reflex and what?
Thyroid reflex, to release thyroxine for muscle strength
Skeletal muscles produce movement by flexing where?
At the tendons
Long bones are the longest bones. They also
A contained red and yellow marrow
B have a spongy center known as diploe
C protect the underlying
D all of the above
A Contain red and yellow marrow
Arthritis. Describe the pathology and the reflexes worked on
Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness,
Direct - reflects to the affected area, improve blood, flow, nerve and oxygen supply
Helper - adrenals to release cortisol for inflammation
Helper - kidney to remove waist such as uric acid
Bursitis. Describe the pathology and the reflexes worked on
An inflammation of the bursa, which affects joints in the shoulders, hips, elbows, knees, hands, and feet
Direct - reflects to the affected area, improve blood, flow, nerve and oxygen supply
Helper - adrenals to release cortisol for inflammation
Fracture. Describe the pathology and the reflexes worked on
A partial or complete break of the bone
Direct - the reflex that represents the affected area. Do not work on the foot if the fracture is on the foot instead, referred to the hand.
Helper - adrenal to release Cortizone for inflammation
Pain in the joints. Describe the pathology and the reflexes worked on
Could be lifting, heavy objects, sitting in the same position for an extended period of time, injury, or having a disease
Direct - reflex to the affected area to improve blood flow, nerve, and oxygen supply
Helper - adrenals to release Cortizone for inflammation
Ruptured or herniated disc. Describe the pathology and the reflexes worked on
A condition in which the gelatinous central portion of the disc is forced through a weakened part of the disc.
Direct - reflects to the affected area on the spine
Helper - adrenal to release Cortizone for inflammation
TMJ. Describe the pathology and the reflexes worked on
TMJ is a displacement of the cartilage disc caused by clenching, grinding and trauma
Direct - Jaw
Helper - Adrenal to release cortisol for emotional and physical stress
Helper - Cervical and neck reflex to assist with the peripheral nerve that leads to the jaw
Helper - Solar plexus to help with stress
Atrophy. Describe the pathology and the reflexes worked on
Muscle fibers decrease due to a progressive loss of myofibrils
Direct - Reflects to the affected area to improve blood, flow, nerve and oxygen supply
Helper - Adrenal to release adrenaline to relax, smooth muscles
Helper - Thyroid to release thyroxine to strengthen the muscle muscles
Cramp or spasm. Describe the pathology and the reflexes worked on
Prolonged painful, involuntary contraction of a skeletal muscle.
Direct - Leg to improve blood and nerve supply
Helper - Adrenal to release adrenaline to relax, smooth muscle
Fibromyalgia. Describe the pathology and the reflexes worked on
A debilitating, chronic syndrome characterized by specific muscle joint or bone pain, fatigue, and other symptoms
Direct - Reflects to the affected area to improve blood, nerve and oxygen supply
Helper - Adrenal to release cortisol for fatigue and adrenaline for relaxing, smooth muscles
Helper - Pituitary for energy levels
Helper - Pineal gland to release, melatonin for sleep
Helper - Solar plexus to reduce stress
Helper - Thyroid to release thyroxine for muscle strength
Fibrositis. Describe the pathology and the reflexes worked on
Inflammation of the fibrosis, connecting tissue in muscles, mainly trunk and back
Direct - Spine and leg to improve blood flow nerve and oxygen supply
Helper - Adrenal to release cortisol for inflammation
Muscular dystrophy. Describe the pathology and the reflexes worked on
A group of genetic and hereditary muscle diseases, characterized by progressive, skeletal muscle, weakness, defects in muscle proteins and death of muscle cells and tissues
Direct - Reflects to the affected area to improve blood, nerve and oxygen supply
Helper - Adrenal to release adrenaline to relax smooth muscles
Helper - thyroid to release thyroxine for muscle strength
Sprain. Describe the pathology and the reflexes worked on
An injury to a ligament
Direct - Reflex to the affected area or referral area to improve blood, nerve and oxygen supply
Helper - adrenal to release cortisol for inflammation
Strain. Describe the pathology and the reflexes worked on
Excessive working of a muscle resulting in pain and swelling
Direct - reflex to the affected area to improve blood, nerve and oxygen supply
Helper - Adrenal to release Cortizone for inflammation and adrenaline to relax smooth muscle
Tendinitis. Describe the pathology and the reflexes worked on
Inflammation of the tendon or the sheath that surrounds the tendon
Direct - Reflex to the affected area or referral to improve blood, nerve and oxygen supply
Help - Adrenal to release Cortizone for inflammation
