Injuries
How often is the ACL torn?
Very often, one of the most common
What is a heart attack?
Fingers are ____ to the shoulder.
Distal
Is skin considered an organ?
Yes
What is the main function of the skeletal system?
To keep the body stable and upright
How do you fix a broken bone?
Re-align the pieces and support/immobilize it
What type of cell defends the body from diseases
White Blood Cells
Define Medial
Something towards the middle of the body
What is the deepest layer of skin?
Hypodermis
What is the purpose of bone marrow
to produce red blood cells.
What is the most painful type of burn?
2nd degree
What disease results from a lack of Calcium
Osteo-Perosis
Give an example of something Proximal.
The proximal end of the femur connects to the hips
How does the skin cool the body?
The sweat glands release, allowing the liquid to evaporate off the surface
What does the cranium protect?
The brain
What is the worst type of burn?
4th Degree
What is the biggest protection from diseases?
The skin
Which side of the body is posterior?
The back
What holds bones to bones?
Ligaments
What is a greenstick fracture?
When a bone fractures half way and bends
Why is brain cancer so dangerous?
What is anatomical position?
Lying on back, with palms facing upwards
What does Melanin do?
Where are the cocyx and sacrum located?
Within the pelvis