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What does anterior mean?
In front of
Which directional term means at the back part of (behind)?
Posterior
What does lateral mean?
Toward the side, away from the mid-line
What does medial mean?
Toward the midline, middle, away from the slide
Which directional term means away from or farther from the origin?
distal
What does proximal mean?
Near, closer to the origin
Which directional term means near the upper surface, towards the back?
dorsal
Which directional term means toward the bottom or belly?
ventral
What does superior mean?
Above, over
Which directional term means below or under?
inferior
What is the connective tissue that is a bone to bone connector?
Ligament
What is the purpose of a tendon?
To connect the muscle to the bone
What is the purpose of cartilage?
serves to provide structure and support to the body's other tissues without being as hard or rigid as bone. It can also provide a cushioning effect in joints.
Which connective tissue is contractile tissue fibers bound together to produce movement?
Muscle
Which connective tissue does this: function to move, support, and protect the various organs of the body, produce red and white blood cells and store minerals?
bone
What is a greenstick fracture?
When the bone cracks on one side only, not all the way through
Which type of fracture is it when the bone is broken in one place?
single fracture
What is a comminuted fracture?
When the bone is broken into two or more pieces it crushed
What is a bowing fracture?
Only happens in kids, muscle bends but doesn't break
What is an open fracture?
An open fracture is when the bone is sticking through the skin.
How are sprains caused?
By being stretched beyond the normal capacity and possibly torn
Where do sprains most commonly occur?
ankle, wrist, knees, toes and fingers
What are some of the sprain risk factors?
Not warming up properly, poor conditioning, fatigue
What does R.I.C.E. and H.O.P.S. stand for?
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevate
History, observation, palpation, special tests
What is a strain?
A strain is an injury to a muscle or tendon in which the muscle fibers tear as a result of overstretching