Week 2 Flashcards
anatomical positioning and planes
1
Q
Orthopedics
A
-the branch of medicine dealing with the correction of deformities of bones or muscles
2
Q
Bones
A
-206
-grow as we get older
-made up of
-calcium
- collagen
3
Q
Muscles
A
-contractile tissue
-moves the skeleton
-similar to rubber bands
- good blood flow
4
Q
Origin
A
Boney location where muscle starts
5
Q
Insertion
A
boney location where muscle ends
6
Q
Action
A
the movement pattern
7
Q
Innervation
A
Branch of nerve that causes muscle to move
8
Q
Tendons
A
-non-contractile issue
-connects muscle to bone
-Lack blood flow
9
Q
Ligament
A
-Attach bone to bone
-connective tissue
-lack blood flow
10
Q
Fascia
A
-mesh weaving through/within the body
-holds muscles in bundles
