The Musculoskeletal System Flashcards
Humerus
Upper arm bone
Carpals
Wrist bones
Metacarpal
Bones of the hand
Phalanges
Bones of fingers
Ilium, ischium,pubis
Pelvic bones
Femur
Thigh bone
Patella
Kneecap
Fibula
Bones of the lower leg
Tibia
Bones of the lower leg
Tarsals
Ankle bones
Calcaneus
Heel bones
Metatarsals
Bones of the feet
Chondral
Cartilage
Heart muscle
Cardiac muscle
Smooth muscle
Visceral/ involuntary muscle, found in internal organs
Skeletal muscle
The only muscle that can be controlled voluntarily, attached to the bones
Facia
Fibrous tissue that’s responsible for covering supporting, separating, and allowing muscles to slide easily
Tendons
Connect muscles
Articulation
Joint, connection made between bones
Ligaments
Bands of connective tissue, connecting bones
Synovial joints
Joints that have cavities between adjoining bones
Quadriplegia
Paralysis of upper and lower extremities
Paraparesis
Weakness of both legs
Quadriparesis
Weakness of all four extremities