Skeletal System
Consists of the bones, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage
The Skeletal System
Includes the muscles attached to the skeletal system components.
The Musculoskeletal System
Bones are broken but do not protrude the skin
Closed or simple
-algia
pain
brady-
slow
Name at least 3 functions of the skeletal system.
Supports the body
∙ Facilitates movement
∙ Protects internal organs
∙ Produces blood cells
∙ Stores and releases minerals and fat
The medical specialty of the musculoskeletal system
Orthopedics
Bone has twisted apart
Spiral
-asthenia
weakness
sym-, syn-
together, joined
Name the 4 types of bones.
1. Long bones
2. Short bones
3. Flat bones
4. Irregular bones
People who use medical, surgical, and physical means to improve function of bones, joints, and muscles.
Orthopedists
Bones are partially broken; occurs mainly in children
Greenstick
-clasia, -clasis
surgical breaking
dys-
Name the 2 types of bone tissue.
Compact and Spongy
Name the 3 types of joints.
Fibrous joints, Cartilaginous joints, and Synovial joints.
Chronic condition with widespread pain in the
fibrous tissue of muscles
fibromyalgia
-plasty
surgical repair
a-
without
Name the 2 types of bone marrow.
Red bone marrow and yellow bone marrow
Give an example of each joint.
Fibrous joint - Skull
Cartilaginous joint - Pelvis
Synovial joint - Hand
Bones are broken and occurs at the wrist or distal
radius
Colles
-rrhaphy
suture
hyper-
excessive