Synarthrosis Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Osteoporosis - increased breakdown of bone tissue with no new bone growth Kyphosis - exaggeration of the thoracic curve aka "hunchback" Paget's disease - bones lose calcium and then gain too much calcium Rickets - childhood disease due to lack of vitamin D Lordosis - excessive lumbar curve Impacted fructure - Broken ends of bone are jammed into eachother Comminuted fructure - More than one fracture line Bone is splintered or crushed Osteomyelitis - bone inflammation caus...

Joint Correct Answer point where two bones meet **do not have to be movable (skull sutures) 3 functions of joints Correct Answer 1. link bone to skeletal system 2. permit movement 3. protect soft organs 2 joint classifications Correct Answer function and structure Joint classification by function: Correct Answer the amount of movement possible Joint classification by structure: Correct Answer how the bones are held together...material...joint cavity Three functional groups of...

Medical Terminology- Exam 1 practice Questions & Answers _____ 2. disease of the muscles not associated with the nervous system a. tenoplasty b. myalgia c. myopathy - Correct Ans-c. myopathy _____ 1. slow movement a. bradykinesia b. dyskinesia c. kinesiology - Correct Ans-a. bradykinesia _____ 3. without development a. dystrophy b. atrophy c. hypertrophy - Correct Ans-b. atrophy _____ 4. hernia of the ischium a. ischiocele b. ischiopubic c. iliac - Correct Ans-a. ischiocele ____...

Calcium - ANSWER Which mineral is stored in the bones and constantly being removed to maintain necessary blood levels? Femur - ANSWER Which of the following is a long bone that is the largest in the human body? Calcaneus - ANSWER Which bone is the largest found in the foot and is commonly called the heel? Osteomyelitis - ANSWER What is a serious bone infection that may result from a compound fracture and become chronic later? Cortical - ANSWER Which of the following is the hard,...

Anatomy and Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function (Chapter 9: Joints) Questions And Answers A+ Joint (articulation) - ANS-Any point where two bones meet, whether or not the bones are movable at that interface Arthrology - ANS-The science of joint structure, function and dysfunction Kinesiology - ANS-The study of musculoskeletal movement Biomechanics - ANS-Deals with a broad variety of movements and mechanical processes in the body, including the physics of blood circulation, respi...

Ways to prevent Osteoporosis - Avoid alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine Increase Vitamin D and Calcium At least 5 min. of sun exposure Weight bearing exercise 3-5 times a wk The person takes on the values, beliefs, and behaviors of the dominant culture - Assimilation Providing for a client's basic care and comfort needs while taking consideration the values, beliefs and definitions of health and illness of each individual within our diverse society. - culturally competent care Assuming ...

Calcium correct answers Which mineral is stored in the bones and constantly being removed to maintain necessary blood levels? Femur correct answers Which of the following is a long bone that is the largest in the human body? Calcaneus correct answers Which bone is the largest found in the foot and is commonly called the heel? Osteomyelitis correct answers What is a serious bone infection that may result from a compound fracture and become chronic later? Cortical correct answers Which...

Medical Terminology- Exam 1 practice Questions & Answers _____ 2. disease of the muscles not associated with the nervous system a. tenoplasty b. myalgia c. myopathy - Correct Ans-c. myopathy _____ 1. slow movement a. bradykinesia b. dyskinesia c. kinesiology - Correct Ans-a. bradykinesia _____ 3. without development a. dystrophy b. atrophy c. hypertrophy - Correct Ans-b. atrophy _____ 4. hernia of the ischium a. ischiocele b. ischiopubic c. iliac - Correct Ans-a. ischiocele ____...

TCDHA Anatomy and physiology Midterm Exam Questions with Correct Answers Osteoporosis - Answer-increased breakdown of bone tissue with no new bone growth Kyphosis - Answer-exaggeration of the thoracic curve aka "hunchback" Paget's disease - Answer-bones lose calcium and then gain too much calcium Rickets - Answer-childhood disease due to lack of vitamin D Lordosis - Answer-excessive lumbar curve Impacted fructure - Answer-Broken ends of bone are jammed into eachother Comminuted fru...

Anatomy and physiology midterm TCDHA Osteoporosis ANSWER- increased breakdown of bone tissue with no new bone growth Kyphosis ANSWER- exaggeration of the thoracic curve aka "hunchback" Paget's disease ANSWER- bones lose calcium and then gain too much calcium Rickets ANSWER- childhood disease due to lack of vitamin D Lordosis ANSWER- excessive lumbar curve Impacted fructure ANSWER- Broken ends of bone are jammed into eachother Comminuted fructure ANSWER- More than one frac...