Definitions
what type of curve is Scoliosis?
side to side or lateral curve.
How many bones are in the human body?
206
What are the phalanges?
Fingers and toes
The tibia is medial to which bone?
fibula
how many vertebrae are in the cervical spine?
7
what type of curve is kyphosis?
outward curve ¨humpback curve¨
What is the total amount of vertebrae in the human body?
24
Where are the metacarpals?
Hands
where is the latissimus dorsi located?
lower back
what is the name of the c-1 vertebra?
atlas
What type of curve is lordisis?
inward curve
Which bones are included in the axial skeleton (4) ?
Spine, Skull, Sternum and Sacrum
Where are the metatarsals?
Feet
The fibula is proximal to? (2)
foot and ankle
the elbow, knee, and jaw are examples of _______ articulation?
hinge joint
what is orthosis?
Limb correction by brace or cast
Skeletal muscle make up what percentage of body weight?
15%
what is the name of the only moveable bone in the head?
mandible
where is the acetabulum?
hip socket
what is the name of the c-2 vertebra?
axis
what is orthostatic hypotension?
low blood pressure when standing up too fast
what is the most inferior bone of the axial skeleton?
sacrum
How many Carpals are in the Wrist?
8
what part of the skeleton is the pisiform part of?
appendicular
what is the difference between a sprain and a strain?
strain - tearing of a tendon
sprain - tearing of a ligament