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Musculoskeletal System Flashcards

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Musculoskeletal System

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the system of bones and skeletal muscles that support and protect the body and permit movement

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Skeleton

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the bones in the body

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Muscles

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tissues that can contract to allow movement of a body part

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Ligaments

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tissues that connect bone to bone

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Tendons

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tissues that connects muscle to bone

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Skull

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the bony structure of the head

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Cranium

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the top, back, and sides of the skull

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Thyroid Cartilage

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the wing-shape plate of cartilage that sits anterior to the larynx and forms the Adams apple

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Mandible

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the lower jaw bone

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Maxillae

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the two fused bones forming the upper jaw

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Nasal Bones

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the nose bones

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Orbits

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the bony structure around the eyes; eye sockets

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Vertebrae

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the 33 bones of the spinal system

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Cervical vertebrae

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neck, 7

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Thoracic vertebrae

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thorax, ribs, upper back, 12

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Lumbar vertebrae

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lower back, 5

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Sacral Vertebrae

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back wall of pelvis, 5

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Coccyx Vertebrae

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tailbone, 4

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Thorax

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the chest

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Thoracic Cavity

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bones of thorax form internal space, contains heart, lungs, and major blood vessels

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Sternum

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the breastbone

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Manumbruim

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the superior portion of the sternum

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Xiphoid Proccces

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the inferior portion of the sternum

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Pelvis

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the basin shaped bony structure that supports the spine and is the point of proximal attachment for the lower extremities (the hip)

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Ilium

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the superior and widest portion of the pelvis

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Iliac Crest

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the wide, bony wing that can be felt near the waist

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Ischium

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the inferior, posterior portion of the pelvis

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Pubis

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the medial anterior portion of the pelvis, formed by joining of the bones of the anterior pubis

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Acetabulum

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the pelvic socket and the ball at the proximal end of the femur (hip joint)

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Femur

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the large thigh bone, has slight bend at proximal end, frequent break and fracture site for (breaking a hip)

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Patella

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the kneecap

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Tibia

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the medial and larger bone of the lower leg (shinbone)

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Fibula

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the lateral and smaller bone of the lower leg

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Malleolus

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protrusion of the side of the ankle. Lateral malleolus, at the lower end of the fibula (outer ankle). Medial malleolus, at the lower end of the tibia (inner ankle)

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Tarsals

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the ankle bones

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Metatarsals

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the foot bones

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Phalanges

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the toe bones and finger bones

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Shoulder Bones

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consists of the clavicle, scapula, and proximal humerus

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Clavical

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the collarbone

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Scapula

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the shoulder blade

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Acromion Process

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the highest portion of the shoulder

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Acromioclavicular Joint

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the joint where the acromion and clavicle meet, frequent area for shoulder injury

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Humerus

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the bone of the upper arm

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Radius

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the lateral bone of the forearm, aligned with the thumb

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Ulna

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the medial bone of the forearm

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Carpals

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the wrist bones

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Metacarpals

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the hand bones

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Joints

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are formed when bones are connected to other bones. 2 types, ball-and-socket joints and hinge joints

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Voluntary Muscle

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muscle that can be consciously controlled, attached to bones, responsible for movement

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Involuntary Muscle

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muscle that responds automatically to brain signals but cannot be consciously controlled, found in gastrointestinal system (smooth muscle). Respond to stimuli, stretching, heat, cold

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Cardiac Muscle

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specialized involuntary muscle only found in the heart

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Automaticity

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the ability for the heart to generate and conduct electrical impulses on its own, the heartbeat is controlled by these electrical impulses

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