Functions
What are the functions of the integumentary system?
protection, absorption, secretion, synthesis of Vitamin D, regulation and sensation
What are the three components of all cells?
Nucleus, cytoplasm and cell membrane
What is the definition of homeostasis?
dynamic state of balance that maintains a preferred physiologic range for body processes
What are the three mechanical properties of fascia?
Viscoelasticity, thixotrophy, piezoelectricity
What are the 2 major divisions of the nervous system?
Central and peripheral
What is the function of articular cartilage?
cushion bone ends and stabilize joint
What cell structure allows the cell to read and respond to its environment?
integral membrane proteins
What is the definition of physiology?
The study of the functions of the human organism and all its component parts
What is meant by the term fascial plasticity?
It denotes the changeable, responsive, and adaptive nature of fascia
What type of neuronal pathway creates an immediate motor response to sensory input?
Reflex arc
What is the function of the muscular system?
maintain posture, create movement, stabilize joints and generate heat
What is the most abundant and widespread type of tissue in the body?
connective
What is the ability to sense movement?
kinesthesia
Which type of receptor is a specialized mechanoreceptor found in skeletal muscles and joints?
proprioceptor
What is the function of neurotransmitters?
Form a chemical bridge to carry the impulse across the synapse
How does the skeletal system contribute to movement?
Provides the levers and fulcrums for movement
What part of the muscle cell is the contractile unit?
sarcomere
What is the term used to describe the balance of tension and compression forces in the musculoskeletal system?
tensegrity
What is the connective tissue link between muscles, bones, and fascial membranes that provide a pathway for the mechanical communication of tension and compression?
myofascial train
What are the functions of cerebrospinal fluid?
Shock absorption, nutrition, physical barrier between pathogens in blood and the CNS organs
What are the functions of the nervous system?
sensory, integration and motor
What is the definition of a membrane?
A broad, flat sheet of at least two layers of tissue
What is another term for a nerve impulse?
action potential
What best describes the therapeutic implication of knowing the myofascial connections between different structures?
Pain in an area of the myofascial train may not resolve without treating the entire train
What is the name of the connective tissue covering around the brain and spinal cord?
meninges