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Chapter 15 review

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The head, neck and trunk are part of the ______________ skeleton.   axial  
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The bones in the extremities are part of the _________________ skeleton.   appendicular  
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The shaft of the long bone is called the _______________.   diaphysis  
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The ends of the long bone are called the ___________________.   epiphysis  
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The strong, vascular membrane that covers the surface of the long bone is called the _____________________.   periosteum  
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What are the two types of bone marrow?   red and yellow  
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What is the name of the hollow space in the diaphysis of the long bones?   medullary cavity  
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This type of connective tissue acts as a shock absorber between the bones.   cartilage  
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Name the three types of muscle.   striated, smooth and cardiac  
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Which type of muscle does not regenerate when damaged?   cardiac  
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Of the three types of muscle, which type is under voluntary control?   striated  
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What action is accomplished by curling a weight?   flexion  
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What is the muscle action when a weight is brought back from the curled position?   extension  
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What is the muscle action accomplished when you point your toes?   plantarflexion  
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What is the muscle action accomplished when you point your toes toward the ceiling?   dorsiflexion  
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Turning your palm toward the floor is called __________________.   pronation  
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Turning your palm toward the ceiling is called _________________.   supination  
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Moving your leg away from your body is called __________________.   abduction  
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Moving your leg toward your body is called __________________.   adduction  
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Smooth muscles are also referred to as __________________ muscles.   visceral  
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_____________ refers to fusion of the bones.   ankylosis  
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A _______________ is the displacement of a bone from its normal position in a joint.   dislocation  
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This form of arthritis is characterized by an excess of uric acid.   gouty arthritis  
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What is the neuromuscular disorder caused by bacteria found in the ground?   tetanus  
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A breakdown of muscle fibers that result in the release of those fiber contents into the bodies circulation is called _______________________.   rhabdomyolysis  
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What is the disorder of the peripheral nervous system that causes ascending paralysis?   Guillain-Barre Syndrome  
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Name the muscular disease that is characterized by aches, pains and muscle stiffness with specific tender areas.   fibromyalgia  
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What is the neuromuscular disease characterized by degenerative muscle fibers?   muscular dystrophy  
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What is the muscle disease where neither the nerves or muscles are diseased?   myasthenia gravis  
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What is the examination to evaluate the strength of the contractions of a muscle?   EMG  
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The repair of a fracture through surgical means is called ____________________.   open reduction  
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ORIF stands for __________________________.   Open Reduction Internal Fixation  
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The test administered to evaluate bone density is called a ________________.   DEXA scan  
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A disease of the bones that causes the bones to become porous is called ____________________.   osteoporosis  
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This disorder is due to a Vitamin D deficiency in children.   rickets  
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The disorder that is caused by repetitive motions of the hands and wrists is called ______________________.   carpal tunnel syndrome  
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