Structure & Function of the Musculoskeletal System
What are the functions of bones?
Protect vital organs, give shape to the body, allow the body to move
Straightening a body part vs. bending a body part
Extension & Flexion
Bones begin as flexible connective tissue called what?
Cartilage
a condition caused by painful buildup of uric acid in the joints
Gout
a broken bone that does not break the skin
closed fracture or simple fracture
A site where two bones meet.
Joint/articulation
Dorsiflexion
bending a body part backward
Name 2 fine motor skills
eating with utensils, tying shoelaces
Aspirin or Ibuprofen
occurs when a bone is pulled out of its attachment place, happens most commonly in the shoulders and hips
dislocation
Provide movement of body parts to maintain posture and to produce heat
Muscles
Pronation
The process of bones hardening over a period of time
Ossification
Name three ways arthritis is generally treated
anti-inflammatory RX's, Local applications of heat to reduce swelling, ROM exercises, regular exercise, diet changes to reduce weight or maintain strength
displaced fracture
Another word for a synovial joint
ball & socket
Plantar flexion
flexing the foot downward so that the toes point downward
Name 2 gross motor skills
walking, using larger muscles of the body
inflammation of the fascia on the bottom of the foot
a partial fracture in young children, due to softer bone structures
greenstick fracture
How many skeletal muscles does the human body contain?
Over 600
hyperextension
extending a joint beyond its normal ROM
Name 3 normal changes of aging
Muscles weaken and lose tone, height is gradually lost, body movement slow, joint pain, bone density reduces
Rheumatoid arthritis
What is the difference between a sprain and a strain?
Strains - caused by injury to a muscle
Sprain- caused by an injury to the joint