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Functions of musculoskeletal system
- protection
- support
- mvmt for body
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function of bones
- formation of blood cells
- storage of fat in bone marrow
- storage & relase of minerals (Ca)
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musculoskeletal
pertaining to muscles and skeleton
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orthopedics
branch involving prevention & correction of deformities or dx of musculoskel sys (esp bones, muscles, joints, ligaments & tendons)
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orthopedist
- originally aligned children's bones
- today: specializes in disorders of bones & associated structures
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what does cartilage cover?
ends of opposing bones
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function of fat pads & bursa at the knee?
provide protective cushions, muscles make it possible to bend knees.
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adult human skeleton consists of ____ # bones
206
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anter/o
anterior, twd the front
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carp/o
carpus (wrist bones)
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meta-
change or next in a series
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tars/o
tarsus (ankle bones)
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major division of the skeleton
(forms vertical axis of body)
skull, spinal column, breastbone, ribs
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bones of vertical axis of body
- clavicle, cranium, costa, scapula, sternum, spine
- vertebrae (cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, coccyx)
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bones of pelvis
ilium, ischium, pubis
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bones of upper extremities
humerus, radius, ulna, carpals, metacarpals, phalanges
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bones of lower extremities
femur, patella, fibula, tibia, tarsals, calcaneus, metatarsals, phalanges
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cervic/o
- cervical vertebrae
- spinal bones
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thorac/o
- thoracic vertebrae
- spinal bones
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lumb/o
- lumbar vertebrae
- spinal bones
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sacr/o
- sacrum (sacral vertebrae)
- spinal bones
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coccyg/o
- coccyx (coccygeal vertebrae)
- tailbone (fused coccygeal bones)
- spinal bones
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phalang/o
- phalanges
- bones of fingers
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cranium
- refers to skull
- encloses & protects brain
- skull: cranial & facial bones
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vertebral/spinal column attachd at base o skull
encloses SC, supports head, serves as place of attachment for ribs & muscles of back
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rachiodynia & rachialgia
painful spine
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spondylitis
inflammatino of a vertebra
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intervertebral
- between 2 adjoining vertebrae
- cushions of cartilage btwn adjoining vertebrae (intervertebral disks)
- layers absorb shock
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cranial bones (6)
frontal, parietal, occipital, temporal, sphenoid, ethmoid
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facial bones (2)
maxilla, mandible
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vertebral column = __ vertebrae
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- SC part of CNS
- cylindrical structure located in spinal canal, extending from lower part of brain to upper part of lumbar region
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spinal fluid
- aka CSF
- clear, colorless liquid
- circulates throughout brain & SC
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thoracic vertebrae
- T1-T12
- part of posterior wall of thoracic cavity
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thoracolumbar region
inferior thoracic vertebrae & superior lumbar vertebrae
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sacrum
5 sacral vertebrae fused into 1 (adults)
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coccyx
- tailbone; fusion of vertebrae
- located @ base of spinal column
- represents 4 fused coccygeal bones
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ribs
- 12 pairs
- 1-7 = true ribs
- 8-12 = false ribs (dont attach to sternum)
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intercostal
- btwn ribs
- intercostal mus lie btwn ribs & draw adj ribs togeher to increase vol of chest when breathing
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subcostal
below/under ribs
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sternocostal
sternum & ribs
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vertebrocostal
rib & vertebra
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ribs
- 12 on each side of chest
- 1-12
- 1-7 join directly w/sternum by cartilage
- 8-12 do not directly join w/sternum
- 11-12= floating ribs
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costovertebral
pertaining to rib & vertebra
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thorax
- upper part of trunk/cage of bone & cartilage containing organs of respiration & circulation & covering part of abdominal organs
- formed by sternum & costal cartilages; thoracic vertebrae & dorsal parts of ribs
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sternal
pertaining to breastbone
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substernal
location or position below sternum
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sternoclavicular
pertains to clavicle & sternum
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sternal puncture
made w/needle to get sample of bone marrow
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clavicle
attach to sternum & R/L scapula
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clavicular
pertains to clavicle
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scapular
- refers to scapula
- upper arm bones attach to scapulae
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-graph
instrument for recording
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male pelvis
- bones larger & heavier
- pelvic outlet = heart shaped
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female pelvis
- pelvic outlet larger & more oval
- size & shape varies
- important in childbirth
- L5 + sacrum joined by pubic symphysis
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pelvis
- lower vertebrae
- basin-like structure formed by sacrum, coccyx & pelvic girdle (pelvic bones)
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hip bone
- 2 help form pelvis
- consists of 3 separate bones
- - ilium, ischium, pubis
- fuse by adulthood --> hip bone
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carpectomy
excision of one or more bones of wrist
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carpal tunnel syndrome
- sx from pressure on median nerve in carpal tunnel of wrist
- pain, burning, tingling in fingers/hand
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phalanges
- 2 in thumb
- 3 in other four fingers
- phalangitis = inflam of bones of fingers/toes
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dist/o
far/distant from origin or point of attachment
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proxim/o
nearer the origin or point of attachment
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phalanges: phalanx
- metacarpophalangeal joint
- proximal phalanx
- middle phalanx
- distal phalanx
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lower extremity bones
- hip bone
- femur
- patella
- tibia & fibula
- tarsals
- calcaneus
- metatarsals
- phalanges
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lower extremity
bones of thight, leg, foot & kneecap
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ankle bones
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- calcaneus (heel bone) is longest
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instep bones
5 metatarsals
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osteoid
resembling bone
bone contains living cells & richly supplied w/BV & nerves
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calcification
- process: organic tissue becomes hardened by deposits of calcium
- abnormal in soft tissue
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decalcification
loss of calcium from bone or teeth
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osteomalacia
decalcification w/out replacement of lost calcium
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bone marrow
soft organic material in central cavity of bone
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myelitis
inflamm of SC or bone marrow
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myelofibrosis
replacement of bone marrow by fibrious tissue
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osteomyelitis
inflamm of bone, often involving bone marrow
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myeloensephalitis
inflam of brain & SC
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arthr/o
articulation, joint
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cellul/o
little cell or compartment
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de-
down, from, or reversing
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meta-
change or next in series
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-sarcoma
malignant tumor of CT
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ten/o, tend/o, tendin/o
tendon
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cartilage
- type of dense CT
- elastic but strong
- withstands pressure/tension
- forms major part of embryonic skel; replaced by bone as matures
- located in ext ear, nasal septum, windpip, btwn vertebrae, cover bone surfaces where meet
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chondral
pertaining to cartilage
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synovial fluid
lubes joints
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articulation
place of union btwn 2 or more bones
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synovial joints
- joints with cavities btwn articulating bones
- freely movable
- contains synovial fluid
- ex. elbow, knee, ankle, shoulder, hip joints
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bursae
- sacs of fluid in areas of friction (esp joints)
- helps decrease friction/shock absorption
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four common types of joint motion
- extension
- flexion
- rotation
- circumduction
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extension
straightens limb
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rotation
mvmt of bone around its own axis
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circumduction
circular mvmt of a limb at the far end
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ligaments
- strong bands of fibrous CT; connects bones/cartilage
- support & strengthen joints
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muscle composed of?
cells or fibers that contract & allow mvmt of organ/part of body
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3 main types of muscle tissue
- cardiac (heart)
- smooth (visceral or involuntary) in internal organs
- skeletal (voluntary control)
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fascia
fibrous membrane covers, supports, & separates muscles
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tendons
- bands of strong fibrous tissue
- attach muscles to bones
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