Anatomical Positions
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Situated above another structure, the upper part of the body
For example:
"The head is _______ to the knee"
Superior
What is the substance located inside the hallow spaces of bones?
Hint: it makes blood cells too!
Bone Marrow
Explain and give an example of an INVOLUNTARY muscle and a VOLUNTARY muscle
Involuntary: work automatically, cannot be consciously controlled
Example: cardiac smooth muscle, peristalsis in the digestive system
Voluntary: we can consciously and on purpose control these muscle movements.
Example: Waving hello!
Name the two bones INFERIOR (below) the Patella (kneecap)
Tibia and Fibula
What type of joint is the:
HIP & SHOULDER
Ball and socket
What is the name of the imaginary line that divides the body into left and right sides?
Midline
__________ is a type of bone that is hard and dense, provide strength and structure, mobility
LONG bones
EXAMPLE: Humerus, Femur, Radius
There are more than ______ muscles in the body
(its a number, how many?)
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600
What is the medical term for the "jaw bone"
Starts with an M
Mandible
The elbow and knee are examples of this type of joint:
Hinge Joint
Explain what the anatomical position INFERIOR means?
Below another structure, the lower part of the body
"The feet are INFERIOR to the chest"
______________ is a type of bone that allow for ease of movement, skill in movement and are found in the wrist and ankles
Short bones
What are three functions of muscles?
1.) Movement of body parts
2.) Maintenance of posture
3.) Production of body heat
What is the bone of the upper arm called?
Humerus
The skull is this type of joint:
It consists of a rounded, projection on one bone fitting into a depression which allows movement from side to side
Pivot
What does superficial mean?
Towards the surface of the body
______________ is a type of bones that are thin, flat, curved and PROTECT organs.
EXAMPLE: skull, pelvis, sternum
There are three categories of muscles:
1.) Skeletal (striated)
2.) Smooth (found in the digestive system, peristalsis)
3.) Cardiac (found in the heart)
Of these three categories, tell me if they are involuntary or voluntary
2.) Involuntary
3.) Involuntary
What is the medical name for the "heel bone"
Calcaneus
A saddle joint allows for a wide ROM, it allows us to firmly grasp things and move our hands in many directions. At the bottom (base of the) of this body part _______ is a saddle joint
Thumb
_________ is closest to the midline of the body
__________ is farthest away from the midline of the body
MEDIAL & LATERAL
The Patella (knee cap) is an example of this type of bone:
Sesamoid bone
What type (category) of muscles are attached to bones?
Hint: they are voluntary
Skeletal muscle: they are striated, we can move them voluntarily, we can consciously relax and contract this type of muscle.
What are the phalanges?
Toes and fingers
What is the name of the fluid located in joints that allow for ease of movement?
Synovial Fluid