Musculokskeletal System Flashcards
What is the MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM?
Provides support & gives us ability to move.
What is the musculoskeletal system composed of?
Bones Cartilage, Muscle, Joints, Tendons.
What are the names of the 2 MAIN bits of the skeleton?
AXIAL - central core eg, skull,sternum,ribs,verterbul colum APPENDICULAR
What is the name of the ‘middle bit’ of a bone?
Diaphysis
What is the name of the ‘end’ of a bone?
Epiphysis
Where in the bone does the bone marrow sit?
Spongy Bone
What is the outside of the bone lined with?
Periosteum (causes pain in fractures)
What is the treatment for fractures?
AIM- is to allow good function after healing and to relign the bone Treatment - plaster cast with/without surgery
What happens during fracture healing?
- ruptured blood vessels cause haematoma which fills the fracture gap. 2. Provides fibrin meshwork to allow formation of granulations tissue. 3.Inflamation of cells releases cytokine to activate osteoblast/clasts. 4. 1 week delvelop cartilage causing bone deposition. 5. 2-3 week tissue reaches max
What can create obstacles for fracture healing?
if bone is not aligned, not mobilised,infection, fracture site contains dead bone.
What is a leading cause of fracture in old people?
Osteioprosis
What is Osteoporosis?
decrease in bone mass & density.
What are the symptoms of Osteoporosis?
NO symptoms. People normally only know they have it if they fracture something.
How is osteoporosis formed?
Imbalance between bone resorption (increase) and bone production (decrease), and increase in bone mass.
What can influence risk of developing Osteoporosis?
Hormones (lack of oestrogen) Abnormal calcium & vit D If on drugs such as steroids.
What are the treatment options of Oestoporosis?
ALENDRONIC ACID
What is ARTHRITIS?
inflammation of a joint