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Lesson 11 - The Musculoskeletal System
Orthopedics for the medical assistant
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Medical
Undergraduate 1
04/09/2010

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Abduction
Definition
Movement away from the midline of the body. (usually straight arm or leg)
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Adduction
Definition
Movement toward the midline of the body. (usually straight arm or leg)
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Eversion
Definition
Movement of a body part outward.
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Inversion
Definition
Movement of a body part inward.
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Flexion
Definition
Movement of bending a body part.
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Extension
Definition
Movement that straightens a body part.
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Pronation
Definition
Movement of the arm so that the palm is down, or an inward circle.
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Supination
Definition
Movement of the arm so the palm is up, or an outward circle.
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Circumduction
Definition
Circular motion of a body part.
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Rotation
Definition
Movement to turn a body part on its axis.
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Ambulation
Definition
Walking
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Articulation
Definition
Joint
Term
Atrophy
Definition
Loss of mass in a muscle or organ.
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Fascia
Definition
Sheet of connective tissue that covers the muscle.
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Gait
Definition
Manner of walking
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Goniometry
Definition
Process of measuring degree of range of motion.
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Hematopoiesis
Definition
Creation of blood cells.
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Hemiplegia
Definition
Paralysis on one side of the body.
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Hyperextension
Definition
Extension of a body part beyond its normal limits.
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Ligament
Definition
Fibrous tissue that connects bones and/or cartilage together.
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Muscle
Definition
Tissue made of of fibers that can contract to produce movement.
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Range of Motion
Definition
Outer limits of joint movement.
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Reduction
Definition
Manual adjustment of a bone back to its normal position.
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Tendon
Definition
Band of fibrous tissue that connects muscle to bone.
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Thermotherapy
Definition
Application of heat to increase bloodflow and to promote healing. Usually done 24 hours after the injury or later.
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Cryotherapy
Definition
Removal of heat from tissue to decrease swelling. Usually done in the first 24 hours after injury.
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Ultrasound
Definition
Application of high frequency sound waves to heat deeper tissue for therapy.
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Vasoconstriction
Definition
Narrowing of blood vessels
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Vasodilation
Definition
Widening of blood vessels.
Term
What are the four structures of the musculoskeletal system?
Definition
Bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons
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What are the primary functions of the musculoskeletal system.
Definition
Framework, movement, and protection.
Term
Name the three types of muscle, whether they are voluntary or not, and an example of each.
Definition
Skeletal: voluntary, arms and legs
Smooth: involuntary, GI tract and most other involuntary muscles
Cardiac: involuntary, heart
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What are the functions of the bones other than framework and protection?
Definition
Production of red and white blood cells and store calcium and phosphorus.
Term
LLE
Definition
Left Lower Extremety
Term
ADL
Definition
Activities of Daily Living
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MVA
Definition
Motor Vehicle Accident
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NSAID
Definition
Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
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OT
Definition
Occupational Therapy
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PT
Definition
Physical Therapy
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ROM
Definition
Range of Motion
Term
TENS (and what it does)
Definition
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (pain management by disruption of the impulses from the nerves)
Term
US
Definition
Ultrasound
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WNL
Definition
Within Normal Limits
Term
oste/o
Definition
bone
Term
Closed or Simple Fracture
Definition

Bone fracture without external wound.

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Comminuted Fracture
Definition

Bone broken into pieces.

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Greenstick Fracture
Definition

Bone bent and partially broken.

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Impacted Fracture
Definition

Bone broken with one end wedged into the interior of the other (crushed into the fracture).

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Incomplete Fracture
Definition

Line of fracture that does not continue through entire bone.

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Oblique Fracture
Definition

Bone with slanted fracture of the shaft on its long axis.

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Open or Compound Fracture
Definition

Broken bone sticking out of an open wound or fragments of the bone seen through the skin.

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Dislocation
Definition
Displacement of a bone from its normal joint.
Term
Scoliosis
Definition
An abnormal curvature of the spine to the side.
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Kyphosis
Definition
An abnormal curvature of the spine forward in the upper region of the spine (humped back).
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Lordosis
Definition

Excessive curvature in the lower portion of the spine outward.

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Term
Gout
Definition
Caused by a disorder of uric acid where it accumulates too much and it deposits in joint cartilage of the knee or toes.
Term
Osteoarthritis
Definition
Inflammation of the weight-bearing joints of the body. Sypmtoms are pain, swelling, redness, warmth, and limited range of motion.
Term
Osteoporosis
Definition
Loss of bone mass throughout the skeleton. Marked by frequent fractures. Treatments include calcium supplements and regular weight-bearing exercises.
Term
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Definition
Chronic systemic inflammation of the joints.
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Definition
Pain caused by pressure on a nerve of the wrist due to overuse.
Term
Fibromyalgia
Definition
Chronic pain in the muscle and soft tissues.
Term
Strain
Definition
Trauma to a muscle and sometimes a tendon as well. Treated by elevating injury, applying ice, and rest.
Term
Myasthenia Gravis
Definition
Nueromuscular disorder marked by muscle weakness and fatigue.
Term
Rotator Cuff Tear
Definition
A tear in the rotator cuff, which are the muscles and tendons that surround and control the shoulder.
Term
Herniated Disc
Definition
Where a disc of the spinal bones pushes into the spinal cord.
Term
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Definition
A tear in the ACL, which is a ligament on the back of the femur. Treatment is surgical reattachment an physical therapy.
Term
Epicondylitis
Definition
Commonly known as tennis elbow or golfer's elbow. Trauma or overuse of the elbow which causes inflammation.
Term
Tendinitis
Definition
Inflammation of a tendon due to overuse.
Term
Sprain
Definition
Stretched or torn ligament, most commonly in the ankle joint.
Term
Name and locate the bones of the head.
Definition
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Name and locate the bones of the arm and shoulder.
Definition
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Name and locate the bones of the chest.
Definition
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Name and locate the bones of the pelvis.
Definition
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Name and locate the bones of the hands.
Definition
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Name and locate the bones of the leg.
Definition
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Name and locate the bones of the foot.
Definition
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Term
Locate and name the function for the following muscles:
1. Sternocliedomastoid
2. Trapezius
Definition

1. Flexes and rotates the head

2. Moves the shoulder blade

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Term

Locate and name the function for the following muscles:

1. Deltoid

2. Biceps brachii

3. Pectoralis major

Definition

1. Raises and rotates the arm

2. Rotates the forearm and flexes elbow

3. Moves the arm

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Term

Locate and name the function for the following muscles:

1. Rectus abdominus

2. External oblique

Definition

1. Flexes stomach (crunches) and helps breathe

2. Flexion and rotation of the back

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Term

Locate and name the function for the following muscles:

1. Rectus femoris

2. Quadriceps tendon

Definition

1. Flexes the hip and extends the knee

2. Flexes the hip and extends the knee

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Term

Locate and name the function for the following muscle:

1. Gluteus maximus

Definition

1. Extends the back and helps move the legs

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Term

Locate and name the function for the following tendon:

1. Calcaneal tendon

Definition

1. Also known as the achilles tendon. It connects the calf to the foot

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