Musculoskeletal Flashcards
1
Q
_____ allow for power of movement across joints.
A
Tendons
2
Q
_____ are connective tissues that cross joints.
A
Ligaments
3
Q
______ attach bone to bone.
A
Ligaments
4
Q
____ allow for stable range of motion.
A
Ligaments
5
Q
____ binds muscles to bones.
A
Tendons
6
Q
What is a sprain?
A
Joint injury with tearing or ligaments
7
Q
What is a strain?
A
Stretching or tearing of a muscle
8
Q
What is a transverse fracture?
A
A fracture straight across a bone
9
Q
What is a comminuted fracture?
A
Fractured in two places
10
Q
What is a displaced fracture?
A
Fracture in which there is actual deformity
11
Q
A locked joint is a sign of?
A
Dislocation
12
Q
What is luxation?
A
Complete dislocation
13
Q
What is a subluxation?
A
Incomplete dislocation
