Vocab Flashcards
Osteoclasts
Type of bone cell that removes bone tissue
Functional unit of the nervous system
Neuron
Ability of nervous system to analyze and interpret sensory info to allow for proper decision making, which produces appropriate responses
Integrative Function
The portion of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord
Central Nervous System
Neural Activation
The contraction of a muscle generated by neural stimulation
Mechanoreceptors
Sensory receptors responsible for sensing distortion in body tissues
Skeletal System
Body’s framework, composed of bones and joints
Muscular System
Series of muscles that moves the skeleton
Body’s framework, composed of bones and joints
Skeletal System
Portion of the skeletal system that consists of the skull, rib cage, and vertebral column
Axial Skeleton
Series of muscles that moves the skeleton
Muscular System
Articular (Hyaline) Cartilage
Cartilage that covers the articular surfaces of bones
Neurotransmitters
Chemical messengers that cross the neuromuscular juntion (synapse) to transmit electrical impulses from the nerve to the muscle
The deepest layer of connective tissue that surrounds individual muscle fibers
Endomysium
Motor (Efferent) Neurons
Transmit erve impulses from the brain and spinal cord to effector sites
Endomysium
The deepest layer of connective tissue that surrounds individual muscle fibers
Epiphysis
End of long bone, mainly composed of cancellous bone, and hous much of red marrow involved in RBC production. 1 of primary sites for bone growth
Perimysium
The connective tissue that surrounds fascicles
Nervous System
Conglomeration of billions of cells specifically designed to provide a communication network within the human body
A layer of connective tissue that is underneath the fascia and surrounds the muscle
Epimysium
Transmit erve impulses from the brain and spinal cord to effector sites
Motor (Efferent) Neurons
The functional unit of muscle that produces muscular contraction and consists of repeating sections of actin and myosin
Sarcomere
Vertebral Column
A series of irregularly shaped bones called vertebrae that houses the spinal cord
Transmit nerve impulses from one neuron to another
Interneurons
Epimysium
A layer of connective tissue that is underneath the fascia and surrounds the muscle
Process of resorption and formation of bones
Remodeling
Junctions of bones, mucles, and connective tissue at which movement occurs. Aka an Articulation
Joints
Transmit nerve impulses from effector sites (such as muscles and organs) via receptors to the brain and spinal cord
Sensory (Afferent) Neurons
Joint that are held together by a joint capsule and ligaments and are most associatead with movement in the body
Synovial Joint
Interneurons
Transmit nerve impulses from one neuron to another
Epiphyseal Plate
The region of long bone connecting diaphysis to epiphysis. It is a layer of subdividing cartilaginous cells in which growth in length of the diaphysis occurs
A motor neuron and all of the muscle fibers it innervates
Motor Unit
Projections protruding from the bone where muscles, tendons, and ligaments can attach
Processes
Joint Receptors
Receptors surrounding a joint that respond to pressure, acceleration, and deceleration of the joint
The contraction of a muscle generated by neural stimulation
Neural Activation
Central Nervous System
The portion of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord
Nonsynovial Joint
Joints that do not have a joint cavity, connective tissue, or cartilage
Flattened or indented portions of bone, which can be muscle attachment sites
Depressions
Chemical messengers that cross the neuromuscular juntion (synapse) to transmit electrical impulses from the nerve to the muscle
Neurotransmitters
Proprioception
Cumulative sensory input to te central nervous system from all mechanoreceptors that sense body position and limb movement
Muscles Spindles
Receptors sensitive to change in length of the muscle and the rate of that change
Cumulative sensory input to te central nervous system from all mechanoreceptors that sense body position and limb movement
Proprioception
Central cavity of bone shafts where marrow is stored
Medullar Cavity
Neuron
Functional unit of the nervous system
Primary connective tissue that connects bones together and provides stability, input to the nervous system, guidance, and the limtation of improper joint movement
Ligament
Conglomeration of billions of cells specifically designed to provide a communication network within the human body
Nervous System
Depressions
Flattened or indented portions of bone, which can be muscle attachment sites
Synovial Joint
Joint that are held together by a joint capsule and ligaments and are most associatead with movement in the body
Ability of nervous system to sense changes in either internal or external environment.
Sensory Function
Sensory (Afferent) Neurons
Transmit nerve impulses from effector sites (such as muscles and organs) via receptors to the brain and spinal cord
The region of long bone connecting diaphysis to epiphysis. It is a layer of subdividing cartilaginous cells in which growth in length of the diaphysis occurs
Epiphyseal Plate
Joints
Junctions of bones, mucles, and connective tissue at which movement occurs. Aka an Articulation
Bones
Provide a resting ground for muscles and protection of vital organs
The connective tissue that surrounds fascicles
Perimysium
Periosteum
A dense membrane composed of fibrous connective tissue that closely wraps (invests) all bone, except that of the articulating surgaces in joints, which are vocered by a synovial membrane
Receptors sensitive to change in length of the muscle and the rate of that change
Muscles Spindles
Type of bone cell that removes bone tissue
Osteoclasts
Sensory Function
Ability of nervous system to sense changes in either internal or external environment.
Golgi Tendo Organs
Receptors sensitive to change in tension of the muscle and the rate of that change
Type of cell responsible for bone formation
Osteoblasts
Portion of skeletal system that includes upper and lower extremities
Appendicular Skeleton
Shaft portion of a long bone
Diaphysis
Connective tissues that attach muscle to bone and provide an anchor for muscles to produce force
Tendons
Motor Function
Neuromuscular response to the sensory info
Sarcomere
The functional unit of muscle that produces muscular contraction and consists of repeating sections of actin and myosin
Joint motion
Arthrokinematics
Receptors sensitive to change in tension of the muscle and the rate of that change
Golgi Tendo Organs
Provide a resting ground for muscles and protection of vital organs
Bones
A series of irregularly shaped bones called vertebrae that houses the spinal cord
Vertebral Column
Combination and interrelation of the nervous, muscular, and skeletal systems
Human Movement System
Tendons
Connective tissues that attach muscle to bone and provide an anchor for muscles to produce force
Sensory receptors responsible for sensing distortion in body tissues
Mechanoreceptors
Cartilage that covers the articular surfaces of bones
Articular (Hyaline) Cartilage
Medullar Cavity
Central cavity of bone shafts where marrow is stored
Arthrokinematics
Joint motion
Osteoblasts
Type of cell responsible for bone formation
Remodeling
Process of resorption and formation of bones
Integrative Function
Ability of nervous system to analyze and interpret sensory info to allow for proper decision making, which produces appropriate responses
Motor Unit
A motor neuron and all of the muscle fibers it innervates
End of long bone, mainly composed of cancellous bone, and hous much of red marrow involved in RBC production. 1 of primary sites for bone growth
Epiphysis
Appendicular Skeleton
Portion of skeletal system that includes upper and lower extremities
Peripheral Nervous System
Cranial and spinal nerves that spread throughout the body
Axial Skeleton
Portion of the skeletal system that consists of the skull, rib cage, and vertebral column
Neuromuscular response to the sensory info
Motor Function
Cranial and spinal nerves that spread throughout the body
Peripheral Nervous System
Ligament
Primary connective tissue that connects bones together and provides stability, input to the nervous system, guidance, and the limtation of improper joint movement
Receptors surrounding a joint that respond to pressure, acceleration, and deceleration of the joint
Joint Receptors
Joints that do not have a joint cavity, connective tissue, or cartilage
Nonsynovial Joint
A dense membrane composed of fibrous connective tissue that closely wraps (invests) all bone, except that of the articulating surgaces in joints, which are vocered by a synovial membrane
Periosteum
Processes
Projections protruding from the bone where muscles, tendons, and ligaments can attach
Diaphysis
Shaft portion of a long bone
Human Movement System
Combination and interrelation of the nervous, muscular, and skeletal systems
