Skeletal System 1-12 Flashcards
osteo / os
bone
blast
germ or bud
clast
break or destroy
arth / artho
joint
chon / chondro
cartilage
cost
ribs
peri
around
How many bone are in the body?
206
Born w/ 300 and then some of them fuse together
The bones are organized into 2 divisions, what are the divisions called?
Axial
Appendicular
What are the four different cells in bone tissue?
- Osteogenic
- Osteoblasts
- Osteocytes
- Osteoclasts
Osteogenic cells
*Bone stem cells
create new osteoblasts.
These cells are found in the inner layer of the periosteum.
Osteoblasts
*Bone builders
make and secrete collagen fibers to create the framework for all bone tissue to grow.
Osteocytes
*Mature bone cells
responsible for the continual exchange of nutrients and wastes of the living bone tissue.
Osteoclasts
*Bone breakers
are large cells that make and secret acids and other strong enzymes to break down bone.
Compact bone
Dense with a hard matrix
-Forms the shaft of long bones and the outer layer of all bones.
Spongy bones
Has a lattice like apperance.
- Can be found in the ends of long bones & throughout the flat bones
- Reduces the weight of bones
- Red bone marrow fills the spaces of spongy bone tissue.
Types of bones
Long bones Short bones Flat bones Irregular bones Sesamoid bones
What are the functions of the Skeletal System?
- Acts as a supportive frame for the body
- Protects vital organs
- Provides the levers (bones) and fulcrum points (joints) that allow movement when muscles contract
- Stores calcium and other minerals in bone tissue matrix
- Produces blood cells in the red bone marrow
What is the clinical connection for massage in the skeletal system?
- Therapists can use bones and bony landmarks to asses any postural deviations in their clients.
- Adjust pressure and session modalities for clients with decreased bone density.
- Releasing muscle tension can help keep joints in alignment and therefore helps with the health of the joint.
- Manipulation of joint is outside of the scope of practice for bodywork therapists.
Pathologies: Osteoporosis
Indicated
Cautions: Session adjustment of lighter pressure
Pathologies: Bursitis
Contraindicated / Local
Pathologies: Osteoarthritis
Indicated
Cautions: Contraindicated if acute inflammation is present
Pathologies: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Indicated
Cautions: Gentle soothing work
Pathologies: Gout
Contraindicated, if acute
Pathologies: Sprains
Contraindicated locally, if acute
