The Muscular System
The three types of muscle in the human body.
Skeletal, Smooth, & Cardiac
How many Vertebrae are in the Cervical Spine? (C-Spine)
7 Vertebrae (C1-C7)
Inflammation of the plantar fascia on the sole of the foot.
Plantar Fasciitis
The Vertebrae also known as "Atlas"
C-1
Bone Forming Cells.
Osteoblasts
Connective Tissue that attaches Muscle to Bone.
Tendon
The Appendicular Skeleton consists of how many bones?
126 Bones
Occurs when a bone is displaced from its proper position in a joint.
Dislocation
The Buttocks.
Gluteus Maximus
The ends (extremes) of the bone that have articular cartilage for articulation.
Epiphysis
Point of Muscle attachment that remains fixed.
The Origin
How many "True Ribs" are there?
7 True Ribs
Porous Bone Disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue.
Osteoporosis
The Calf Muscle.
Gastrocnemius
Name the Four Bone Types based on their shape.
Long, Flat, Short, & Irregular
Muscle growth from heavy training. (Hint: the opposite of "Atrophy")
Muscle Hypertrophy
The Axial Skeleton consists of how many bones?
80 Bones
Type of fracture that occurs when the bone is splintered or broken into many pieces that can become embedded in the surrounding tissue.
Comminuted Fracture
This Bone supports the larynx and attaches muscles of the larynx, pharynx, and tongue.
Hyoid Bone
Hormone produced by Parathyroid Glands that moves calcium from the bone to the blood. (Hint: stimulates osteoclasts)
Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)
High energy molecules made in the mitochondria. (Hint: major source of muscular energy, heats our bodies, & contracts muscles)
Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)
How many Cranial Bones are there?
8 Cranial Bones
An infectious disease characterized by continuous spasms of the voluntary muscles. (Hint: also known as "Lockjaw"
Tetanus
This Bone forms the Posterior Pelvic Girdle and serves as an articulation point for the hips.
Sacrum
Process that ossifies bones that originate as Hyaline Cartilage.
Endochondral Ossification