Joints
Define Freely Moveable Joints:
joint moves in several directions
Describe anatomic position
person standing with face forward, upper limbs hanging to sides and palms of hands face forward
Where is the coxal located
hip
what is the function of cardiac muscle tissue
contracts propels blood into circulation
what is the function of the nervous tissue
coordining and controlling many bodily activies
Choose the correct letter that defines Cartilaginous Joint
a)joint moves in several directions
b)joint where the articulating bones are connected by fibrous tissue
c)immovable joints seen during growth
c
what are body planes used for
a way to "look inside" and examine body structure
What is directional terms
terms that describe parts of body relative to one another
where are neurons located
brain, spinal cord, nerves
what is the function of skeletal muscle tissue
enables body movement
Define Synovial Membrane:
Lines SC and Secretes SF
Define body planes
imaginery flat surface passing through the body
what is dura mater
tough, fibrous, thick, membrane lining cranical cavity and vertebral cavity
transverse plane is also known as..
horizontal plane and axial plane
what is ditigal
fingers and toes
Where is the Bursa located and what is the function?
located:between structures that rub together
function:reduce friction
What body plane is referred to as "flight of arrow"
sagittal
does transverse plane run latitude or longitude
latitude
define serous membrane
watery membrane lining thoracic cavity or abdomino-pelvic cavity
median plane is also known as....
midsaittal plane
Explain the differences between Synovial Cavity and Synovial Fluid
SC: cavity filled with synovial fluid
SF: Fluid made of sugars, protein, fats and cells that lubricates joints, increasing mobility
what are the 6 structural levels
chemical
cell
tissue
organ
organ systems
organism
What is the difference between anatomy and physisology?
anatomy: scientific discipline investigating structure of body
physisology: scientific discipline investigating function of body
what is the thoracic cavity surrounded by
the rib cage
define epithelial tissue
tissue found throughout body covering internal/external body surfaces and forming most glands