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CSII- Rost
Musculoskeletal System
Question | Answer |
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Skeltal system | the bones that comprise the framework of the body |
Muscles | contractile units that produce movement |
Joint | a place where two or more bones meet |
Ligaments | fibrous tissue that connecting bones or supporting organs |
Tendons | tough bands of connective tissue that attach muscle to a bone or other structure |
Bursa | a small fluid-filled sac located in some joints as a cushion |
Cartilage | "gristle" tough fibrous tissue covering ends of bones and forming some parts of the body (e.g. nose and outer ear) |
Fibrous (fixed) joint | no movement between the bones (skull bones) |
Cartilage joint | permits a little movement (ribs) |
Synovial joint | a freely movable joint (knee, elbow, hip, shoulder, etc) |
Flexion | bending |
Extension | straightening |
Adduction | to move toward the body |
Abduction | to move away from the body |
Rotation | to move in a circular motion |
Ambulation | walking |
Ambulatory aids | use of canes, crutches, walkers, etc. to assit with walking |
Contracture | a permanent shhortening (contraction) of a muscle |
R.O.M. | Range of Motion exercises |
Arthritis | inflammation of a joint |
Osteoporosis | condition in which bones weaken and become more brittle due to lack of calcium |
THA | Total Hip Arthroplasty (hip replacement) |
Bursitits | inflammation of a bursa within a joint. This occurs when mineral deposits form inside the bursa. |
Strains | the over-use or over stretching of a muscle or tendon. |
Sprains | the over-stretching of a joint or ligament |
Dislocations | one or more of the bones of a joint is pushed out of proper position, resulting in discomfort, limited movement, swelling, discoloration (red at first, then "black and blue" color). |
Fractures | a broken bone. |
Osteoarthritis | caused by "wear and tear" on a joint. Either due to injury or aging, the cartilage that protects the ends of the bones begins to deteriorate. |
Rheumatoid arthritis | the joint becomes inflamed, causing the membranelining inside the oint (synovial membrane) to thicken in response to the inflammation. |
Muscular Dystrophy | a genetic condition where the muscles contain fat depositis. This makes the muscles look enlarged but in reality, they are much weaker. |
Contractures | a permanent shortening of the flexor muscles due to a lack of use. |