Terms
3 Primary functions of the musculoskeletal system
maintain posture (keeps you upright), allow movement, protects vital organs
What connects bone to bone?
Ligaments
Which 2 bones create the knee joint?
Tibia and Femur
Which type of muscle is voluntary?
skeletal muscle
The anterior tibiofibular ligaments connects _______.
ATFL connects the tibia and the fibula
This term means closer to the limb
proximal
Which bones can be found in the hand and the foot? Hint: think about groups of bones.
Phalanges
The wrist is an example of which type of joint?
Gliding joint
what are the two muscles that make up your "calves"
gastrocnemius and soleus
What is the main cause of Patellofemoral syndrome?
overuse, pressure or friction on the cartilage behind the kneecap
This plane divides the body anteriorly and posteriorly
frontal plane
The anterior tibiofibular ligaments connects _______.
The ATFL connects the tibia to the fibula
Which type of joint is the least stable? give an example
ball and socket - shoulder and hip
what is the longest muscle in your body?
sartorius
Biceps Tendonitis is inflammation to which head of the biceps tendon?
Long head of the biceps tendon
___________occurs when a part of the body is extended beyond the anatomical position so that the joint angle is greater than 180 degrees.
Hyperextension
What's the name of the grove where the patella sits?
Trochlear Groove
What will you most likleyhappen if you stretch your deltoid ligament?
sore shoulder? strained hip? sprained ankle? torn medial meniscus?
sprained ankle
To abduct your shoulder, which muscle is contracting (agonist) and which muscle is lengthening (antagonist)?
agonist: deltoid
Antagonist: latisimus dorsi
Your parents are complaining that their joints are extremely stiff. Do you recommend ice or heat? Why?
Heat- increase blood flow and circulation
Your tibial tuberosity is ________ to you glenoid cavity.
inferior
where does the short head of the biceps brachii originate?
coracoid process
Bones of a synovial joint are held together by a _______
joint capsule
True or False. Your mastication muscles are posterior to your biceps femoris.
FALSE
Name 2 MOI of ACL injuries and 1 MOI of PCL injuries
ACL- internal rotation, rapid deceleration, poor landing
PCL- hyperflexion