Musculoskeletal and Nerve Trauma Flashcards
1
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Tissue Properties
A
Load
Stiffness
Stress
Strain
2
Q
Load
A
External force causing reaction within tissue
3
Q
Stiffness
A
Ability to resist a load
4
Q
Stress
A
Internal resistance to a load
5
Q
Strain
A
Internal change within a tissue (muscle/tendon)
6
Q
Yield Point
A
Point at which elasticity is almost exceeded
If load continues, permanent or plastic changes may occur
7
Q
Creep
A
Deformation in shape
8
Q
Types of Tissue Loading
A
Tension Compression Shearing Bending Torsion
9
Q
Types of Muscle Spasm
A
Clinic: Alternating involuntary muscular contractions and relaxations in quick succession
Tonic: Rigid contraction that lasts for period of time
10
Q
Synovial Joint Types
A
Ball and Socket
Hinge
Pivot
