The Musculoskeletal System Flashcards

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1
Q

Humerus

A

Upper arm bone

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Carpals

A

Wrist bones

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3
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Metacarpal

A

Bones of the hand

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4
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Phalanges

A

Bones of fingers

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5
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Ilium, ischium,pubis

A

Pelvic bones

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6
Q

Femur

A

Thigh bone

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7
Q

Patella

A

Kneecap

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8
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Fibula

A

Bones of the lower leg

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9
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Tibia

A

Bones of the lower leg

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10
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Tarsals

A

Ankle bones

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11
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Calcaneus

A

Heel bones

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12
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Metatarsals

A

Bones of the feet

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13
Q

Chondral

A

Cartilage

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14
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Heart muscle

A

Cardiac muscle

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15
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Smooth muscle

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Visceral/ involuntary muscle, found in internal organs

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16
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Skeletal muscle

A

The only muscle that can be controlled voluntarily, attached to the bones

17
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Facia

A

Fibrous tissue that’s responsible for covering supporting, separating, and allowing muscles to slide easily

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Tendons

A

Connect muscles

19
Q

Articulation

A

Joint, connection made between bones

20
Q

Ligaments

A

Bands of connective tissue, connecting bones

21
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Synovial joints

A

Joints that have cavities between adjoining bones

22
Q

Quadriplegia

A

Paralysis of upper and lower extremities

23
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Paraparesis

A

Weakness of both legs

24
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Quadriparesis

A

Weakness of all four extremities

25
Q

Sarcomas

A

Tumors that originate from the connective tissues

26
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Arthopathy

A

Any disease of the joint