Musculoskeletal Flashcards
what do bones, muscles and joints do
support
movement
protection
production
storage
what to bones produce
calcium
rbc’s
wbc’s
platelets
phosphorus
what do ligaments do
connect bones
what do tendons do
connect muscle to bone
what is crepitus
cracking sounds
what is passive ROM
provider moving the pt
what is active ROM
pt moving on their own
what does a 5/5 muscle strength indicate
full ROM against gravity, full resistance
what does a 4/5 muscle strength indicate
full ROM against gravity, some resistance
what does a 3/5 muscle strength indicate
full ROM w/ gravity
what does a 2/5 muscle strength indicate
full ROM w/ gravity eliminated (passive motion)
what does a 1/5 muscle strength indicate
slight contraction
what does a 0/5 muscle strength indicate
no contraction
what is a goniometer
an instrument for the precise measurement of angles
what are some developmental considerations for infants
c shaped spine
observe for tuft of hair or dimple
spina bifida