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Musculoskeletal System Flashcards

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What are the functions of the Musculoskeletal System?

A 
support
storage (minerals (calcium) and lipids)
blood cell production
protection
leverage
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Epiphysis

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enlarged area at either end of the bone

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Diaphysis

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long shaft in the middle portion of the bone

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Metaphysis

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joining point between the epiphysis and diaphysis

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Periosteum

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fibrous covering around the outside of the bone not covered with articular cartilage

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Endosteum

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fibrous and cellular tissue lining the medullary cavity of the bone

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What are the Long Bones?

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humerus, radius, femur, tibia, metacarpals, metatarsals

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What are the Sesamoid Bones?

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patella and proximal and distal sesamoid bones of the digits

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What are the Flat Bones?

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sterunum, ribs, scapula and certain skull bones

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What are the Short Bones?

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carpal and tarsal bones

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What are the Irregular Bones?

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vertebrae and certain facial bones

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What are clinical signs of Long Bone Fractures?

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swelling
lameness
edema
pain
non weight bearing
deformity (large range of motion, abnormal)
history of abuse
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How do you classify fractures?

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  • type (spiral, comminuted, salter-harris)
  • location (mid-diaphysis)
  • position of fracture fragments
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What are the types of Incomplete Fractures?

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greenstick
fissure
depression

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What are the types of Complete Fractures?

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transverse
oblique
spiral
comminuted (multiple pieces, fracture lines connect)

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What are the types of Open (compound) Fractures?

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broken skin

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What are the types of Closed (simple) Fractures?

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intact skin

1 break: oblique, transverse

18
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What is a Stable Fracture?

A

ends apposed and fixed (greenstick)

19
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What are methods of fixation of long bone fractures?

A 
splints
metasplint
robert jones bandage
schroeder-thomas splint
cast
intermedullary pin
bone plates and screws
external fixators

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