Unit 7 - MSK and Mobility Flashcards
What are some of the structures in the Musculoskeletal system?
Muscles, bones, joints (Cartilage, tensions, ligaments, and bursae)
What is the fiction of the MSK System?
To provide shape and movement
Protect vital organs
stores calcium and phosphorus
Produces RBC’s (from bone marrow)
What is Cartilage?
Dense connective tissues
What are the 3 types of Cartilage?
Hyaline - Most abundant (In our nose, trachea)
Fibrous - dense and strong (in our spine)
Elastic - pliable and resilient (in our ear)
What is Tendons?
Very strong, connects bone to muscle
What are ligaments
Connect bone to bone
What is Bursae?
A fluid filled sac found in joints.
What structure is compose of large, long cells that are capable of many movements?
Muscles - Muscle fibers have a series of smaller fibres
Muscles are strong due to the width and not it’s length.
Length has to do with its ability to move.
What is a master muscle?
Cheek
What is the Sternocleidomastoid muscle?
Neck
What is the trapezius muscle?
Back neck
What is the Deltoid muscle?
Shoulder
IM Injections administrations are in this site.
What is the Pectoralis major?
Chest muscle
Note: Underneath this is the pectorals minor but we only can palpate the major
What is the Triceps brachii muscle?
Posterior arm
what are biceps brachii?
anterior arm