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Musculoskeltal System
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06/30/2013

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Musculoskeletal System
Definition
Provides a rigid framework and system of levers for muscles to produce movement
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Musculoskeletal System

Definition
Provides protection
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Musculoskeletal System

Definition
Permits movement (both voluntary and involuntary) while providing a framework for the body
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Musculoskeletal System

Definition
supports and protects the internal organs while producing red blood cells primarily in the bone marrow
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Musculoskeletal System

Definition
provides for the storage of calcium
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Components of Musculoskeletal System
Definition

Bones

Cartilage

Ligaments

Tendons

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OSTEO
Definition
Bone
Term

Types of Bone Examples

 

Long:

Definition
Femur, humerous, radius, ulna
Term

Types of Bones

 

Short

Definition
Fingers and Toes (phalanges)
Term

Types of Bones

 

Flat

 

 

Definition
Scapula and Sternum
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Types of Bones

 

Irregular

Definition
Vertebrae
Term

Specific Bones

 

Maxilla

Definition
upper jaw bone
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Specific Bones

 

Mandible

Definition
Lower jaw bone
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Specific Bones

 

Scapula

Definition
Shoulder Blade
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Specific Bones

 

Radius

Definition
Forearm on Thumb Side
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Specific Bones

 

Ulna

Definition
Forearm on Small Finger Side
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Specific Bones

 

Humerus

Definition
Upper Arm
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Specific Bones

 

Tibia

Definition
The Shin bone ( lower leg, on the inner side of leg)
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Specific Bones

 

Fibula

 

 

Definition
Thinner Bone of lower leg on outers side of leg
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Specific Bones

 

Femur

Definition
Thigh ( longest and heaviest bone in the body)
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ARTHO
Definition
Joint
Term
joint
Definition
Point where two or more bones attach together
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Classifications of Joints
Definition
Freely moveable and Immovable/slightly moveable
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synovial fluid
Definition
The joing capsule secretes whitish fluid that works like oil in a machine, lubricating the joint surfaces to reduce friction to promote smooth operation and extend joint life
Term

 

Musculoskeletal System 

 

What type of joint is the wrist

 

Definition
Gliding
Term

Musculoskeletal System 

 

What type of joint is the ankle?

Definition
gliding
Term

 

Musculoskeletal System 

 

What type of joint is the Neck/head?

 

Definition
Pivot
Term

 

Musculoskeletal System 

 

What type of joint is the knee/elbow?

 

Definition
Hinge
Term

 

Musculoskeletal System 

 

What type of joint is the Hip?

 

Definition
Ball and Socket
Term

 

Musculoskeletal System 

 

What type of joint is the Shoulder?

 

Definition
Ball and Socket
Term

 

Musculoskeletal System 

 

What type of joint is the Skull?

 

Definition
Immovable
Term

 

Musculoskeletal System 

 

What type of joint is the Vertebrae?

 

Definition
Slightly Moveable
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CHONDRO
Definition
Cartilage - hard connective tissue which functions as a shock absorber between bones at ear and nose
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COSTO
Definition

RIBS

 

Seven pairs, Five are false and Two are floating 

Term
MYELO
Definition
marrow
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MYO
Definition
Muscle- voluntary skeletal muscle attached to bones normally under the control of a persons will
Term

Cardiac muscles are involuntary and are not normally controlled by the person's will

 

True / False

Definition
True
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TENDO
Definition
Tendo connects muscle to bone
Term
LIGAMENT
Definition
Holds bones together at joints
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Muscle Functions
Definition
-Aid in movement by means of contraction
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Muscle Functions
Definition
Maintain Posture and produce Heat
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TYPES of Muscle

Attached to bones by Tendon and are primarily under voluntary control

Definition
SKELETAL
Term

TYPES of Muscle

 

Found in the walls of hollow organs and action is involuntary

Definition
SMOOTH
Term

TYPES of Muscle

Found only in the Heart and action is involuntary

Definition
CARDIAC
Term
Brain and Spinal Cord function which acts as the communication center for coordination of the body
Definition
Nervous System
Term

Nervous System Components

 

Right and Left cerebral hemispheres tht control voluntary muscles, speech, hearing, and sight the highest functions of the brain are performed here?

Definition
Cerebrum
Term

Nervous System

 

located at the back part of the brain where it aids coordination of voluntary muscles, helps maintain balance and aids in maintaining muscle tone.

Definition
CEREBELLUM
Term
Deeper parts of the brain made up of the mid brain, pons, and medulla oblongta, which connects with the spinal cord through a large opening in the base of skull?
Definition
Brain Stem
Term
The Nervous System is Comprised of Two Parts
Definition
The Brain and Spinal Cord~
Term
Moves Certain Body Fluids to and from all tissues ?
Definition
Circulatory System
Term
Circulatory  System is comprised of ?
Definition

Heart

Blood

Vascular System 

Term

Circulatory System

 

A muscular, double pump  which drives blood through the vessels?

Definition
Heart
Term
Heart ~ Right Side
Definition
Pumps blood to lungs where O2 is received
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Heart ~ Left Side
Definition
Receives the Oxygenated blood and pumps it to the rest of the body
Term
The Heart has ___ Chambers
Definition

Four

Right Atrium

Right Ventricle

Left Atrium

Left Ventricle

Term

Circulatory System

 

Total volume in healthy body is approximatley 

Definition
6 Quarts
Term

Circulatory System

 

Sudden loss of _ Quarts can cause Death?

Definition
two
Term
Circulatory System is comprised of this Content?
Definition

Plasma 90%

Proteins

Carbs

Lipids

Salts

RBCs

Term
Carrys O2 from lungs to tissues
Definition
RBCs
Term
Leukocytes
Definition
white cells, functions to destroy disease - producing organisms
Term
platelets
Definition
essential in clotting factors and combine with fibrinogen to form clots.
Term
The Vascular System is composed of ?
Definition

Heart

Vessels

Lymphatic System

Term
Forms a Closed System with the heart to route the blood flow?
Definition
Vascular System
Term
Carries the blood away from the heart's pumping chambers to the organs and body parts
Definition
Arteries
Term
Allows the exchange between blood and body cells. These exchanges take place through tissue fluid?
Definition
Capillaries
Term
Drains the tissues and and organs, and returns the blood to the heart.
Definition
Veins
Term
Lymphatic System
Definition
Transports excess fluid from tissues and returns it to the veins, while defending against infection by filtering particles from fluid and removing celluar waste.
Term
Funtions with cardiovascular system to transport o2 to individual  cells and removes C02 and is composed of the upper and lower airway
Definition
Respiratory System
Term
Upper airway is composed of the
Definition

nasal cavity

nasopharynx

oropharynx

laryngopharynx

larynx

Term
lower airway is comprised of?
Definition

Trachea

Bronchial Tree

Alveoli

Lungs

Term
Functions to ingests food and water to provide the body with electrolytes and nutrients?
Definition
Digestive System
Term
Digestive System is composed of Two Canals?
Definition
Alimentary and Accessory Organs
Term

Digestive System

 

a Continuous passageway beginning at the mouth and terminating at the anus. 30 to 32 feet in length; it also takes food in and digest it and expels solid waste products from the body.

Definition
Alimentary Canal.
Term

Digestive System

 

produce fluids and enzymes which react to food products to aid in the digestion process?

Definition
Accessory organs
Term
Functions with other body systems to maintain homeostatis by removing waste products and keeping a constant fluid volume and composition?
Definition
Urinary System
Term
Urinary System Contains
Definition

2 Kidneys

2 Ureters

Urinary Bladder

Urethra

Term
Perpetuates life by allowing humans to reproduce and is essential for survival of the humans to live but not essential  for individual life
Definition
Reproductive System
Term
Produces oocytes and receives spermatozoa and houses the fetus until delivery
Definition
Female Reproductive System
Term
Comprised of glands that make and/or secrete hormones into the circulatory system
Definition
endocrine system
Term
a Cell, tissue, or organ which produces and discharges a substance used elsewhere in the body (secretions) or is eliminated from the body excretions.
Definition
Gland
Term
a Chemical product of an organ that is transported by blood or other body fluids
Definition
Hormone
Term

Endocrine system is related to the 

 

Definition
Thyroid and Pituitary Gland
Term
Adrenal Gland Produces
Definition
Adrenalin
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