Upgrade to remove ads
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or

show password
Forgot Password?

Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or

Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account.
Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.


Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.

68WM6-A&P 2

        Help!  

Question
Answer
Movement of a body part away from the midline   abduction  
🗑
movement of a body part toward the midline   adduction  
🗑
a thin layer of cartilage covering each epiphysis   articular cartilage  
🗑
movement of the distal end of a bone in a circle   circumduction  
🗑
the outer layer of bone that is hard and dense   compact bone  
🗑
an oval projection of a bone that fits into an elliptical socket   condyle  
🗑
a sharp edge (of a bone)   crest  
🗑
a hollow tube made of hard, compact bone   diaphysis or shaft  
🗑
a thin membrane that lines the medullary cavity   endosteum  
🗑
cartilage between the epiphyses and the diaphysis   epiphyseal plate  
🗑
the ends of a bone   epiphyses  
🗑
movement that increases the angle between two connected bones (straightening a bent elbow, for example)   extension  
🗑
movement that decreases the angle between two connected bones (bending the elbow, for example)   flexion  
🗑
area where ossification is incomplete   fontanel or "soft spot"  
🗑
the process of blood cell formation   hematopoiesis  
🗑
the hollow area inside the diaphysis of a bone containing hellow bone marrow   medullary cavity  
🗑
a large depression on the posterior surface of the humerus   olecranon fossa  
🗑
bone reabsorbing cells   osteoclasts  
🗑
living bone cells   osteocytes  
🗑
a bone-forming cell   osteoblast  
🗑
strong, fibrous membrane covering a long bone everywhere except at joint surfaces   periosteum  
🗑
soft connective tissue inside the hard walls of some bones   red bone marrow  
🗑
movement that spins one bone relative to another (rotating the head at the neck joint, for example)   rotation  
🗑
spaces or cavities withing some of the cranial bones   sinuses  
🗑
the porous bone in the end of a long bone   spongy bone  
🗑
an immovable joint   suture  
🗑
the purpose of the skeletal system   provides a rigid framework and support structure for the whole body  
🗑
the functions of the skeletal system   support, protection, movement, storage, hematopoiesis  
🗑
the four categories of bone   long, short, flat, irregular  
🗑
the humerus and femur are examples of what type of bone   long bone  
🗑
the carpals and tarsals are examples of what type of bone   short bone  
🗑
the scapula is and example of what type of bone   flat bone  
🗑
the pelvis is an example of what type of bone   irregular bone  
🗑
bones that develop from layers of connective tissues (all flat bones and the clavicles develop in this manner)   intramembranous bones  
🗑
bones that develop as cartilage which is later replace by bone (all bones other than flat bones and the clavicles devolop in this way)   endochondral bones  
🗑
the division os the skeleton containing the head, neck, and trunk   axial  
🗑
the division of the skeleton containing the upper and lower limbs   appendicular  
🗑
joint composed of a thin layer of dense connective tissue, also called immovable or synarthroses   fibrous joint  
🗑
joint connected by hyaline cartilage or fibrocartilage, also called slightly movable or amphiarthroses   cartilaginous joint  
🗑
most common type of joint, also called freely movable or diarthroses   synovial joint  
🗑
moving a part so that its end follows a circular path (moving the finger in a circular motion without moving the hand, for example)   circumduction  
🗑
lowering a part (drooping the shoulders, for example)   depression  
🗑
raising a part (shrugging thou shoulders, for example)   elevation  
🗑
turning the foot so the sole is outward   eversion  
🗑
turning the foot so the sole is inward   inversion  
🗑
extending the foot at the ankle (bending the foot downward)   plantar flexion  
🗑
moving a part forward (thrusting the chin forward, for example)   protraction  
🗑
moving a part backward (pulling the chin backward, for example)   retraction  
🗑
moving a part around an axis (twisting the head side to side, for example)   rotation  
🗑
relationship of various body parts to one another   alignment  
🗑
area on which an object rests; stance with feet slightly apart   base of support  
🗑
physiologic study of the muscular actions and the functions of muscles in maintaining posture of the body   body mechanics  
🗑
abnormal flexion and fixation of a joint caused by atrophy   contractures  
🗑
lying horizontal on the back   dorsal or supine  
🗑
supine with head and shoulders up and extremeties moderately flexed   dorsal recumbent  
🗑
bending or flexing backward (lifting toes upward, for example)   dorsiflexion  
🗑
movement of joint that increases the angle between two adjoining bones   extension  
🗑
movement of joint that decreases the angle between two adjoining bones   flexion  
🗑
elevation of the head of the bed by 45-60 degrees   fowler's position  
🗑
kneeling so the weight of the body is supported by knees and chest   genupectoral  
🗑
extension beyond normal limit   hyperextension  
🗑
inability to move freely   immobility  
🗑
any connection between bones   joint  
🗑
resting on the side   lateral position  
🗑
supine with hips and knees flexed and thighs abducted and rotated externally (childbirth)   lithotomy  
🗑
turning the patient in bed as a single unit while maintaining straight body alignment   logroll  
🗑
ability to move with ease and without restriction   mobility  
🗑
death of tissue   necrosis  
🗑
ability to breathe only in upright position   orthopnea  
🗑
posture assumed by patient sitting up at a 90 degree angle   orthopneic  
🗑
turn or change of direction with feet remaining in a fixed place   pivot  
🗑
ulcer that forms from local interference with circulation   pressure ulcer  
🗑
palm of hand turned downward   pronation  
🗑
lying face down   prone  
🗑
normal movement any joint is capable of making   range of motion  
🗑
modified fowlers position with head elevated 30-60 degrees and knees at 15 degrees   semi-fowlers position  
🗑
downward and forward pressure on tissues beneath the skin   shearing force  
🗑
palm forward or upward   supination  
🗑
lying on back   supine  
🗑
lying supine with head below legs and body   trendelenburg position  
🗑
lying on the side, usually the left side   sim's position  
🗑
factors that determine how much assitance one needs when moving a patient   ability of pt to assist; activity level; weight; medical equipment; pain level; surgical sites; medical diagnosis; complications of immobility  
🗑
hazards of immobility (caused by improper alignment or positioning)   pressure ulcers; shearing force; contractures; fluid in lungs  
🗑
patient teaching topics associated with immobility   teaching family to assist in positioning; assessing the environment to prevent falls; ROM exercises; avoidance of prolonged sitting (stretching frequently); making position changes slowly to prevent orthostatic hypotension  
🗑
nursing interventions to prevent complications of immobility   repositioning; proper hydration/nutrition; ROM exercises; careful handling; proper positioning; early ambulation; antiembolism measures  
🗑
things to consider when assisting a patient to ambulate   orthostatic hypotension; appropriate ammount of support; avoidance of overtiring; if falling, support the head  
🗑
this level of support involves only holding a patient's arm to provide stability and reassurance   minimal support  
🗑
this level of support requires caregiver to encircle the arm and support patients waist   moderate support  
🗑
it requires two people to provide this type of support   maximum support  
🗑
the patient conducts ROM exercises without assistance   active ROM  
🗑
the patient conducts ROM exercises with assistance from THEMSELVES   active assisted ROM  
🗑
the nurse conducts ROM exercises without the patient's help   passive ROM  
🗑
the nurse assists the patient to complete ROM that they are able to partially complete unassisted   passive assisted ROM  
🗑
contractile protein found in the thin myofilaments of skeletal muscle   actin  
🗑
when stimulated, a muscle fiber will contract fully or not at all   all or none  
🗑
those having opposing actions (muscles that flex the upper are are __________ to muscles that extend it)   antagonist  
🗑
broad fibrous sheets of connective tissue   aponeuroses  
🗑
wasting away of tissue   atrophy  
🗑
synovial fluid filled sac located between some tendons and bones, making movement easier   bursa  
🗑
increase in size, structure, or function (of a muscle)   hypertrophy  
🗑
type of muscle contraction in which muscle does not shorten and no movement is produced   isometric  
🗑
type of muscle contraction in which the muscle length changes, producing movement of a joint   isotonic  
🗑
the muscle mainly responsible for producing a particular movement   prime mover  
🗑
basic functional or contractile unit of skeletal muscle   sarcomere  
🗑
muscles that assist the prime mover with movement   synergists  
🗑
inflammation of the tendon sheath   tenosynovitis  
🗑
three types of muscle tissue   skeletal, cardiac, smooth  
🗑
muscle attachment to the bone that remains relatively stationary   origin  
🗑
point of attachment to the bone that moves when a muscle contracts   insertion  
🗑
main part of the muscle (between origin and insertion)   body  
🗑
three primary functions of skeletal muscles   movement, posture (muscle tone), heat  
🗑
this muscle puckers the lips   orbicularis oris  
🗑
muscle that surrounds the eye   orbicularis oculi  
🗑
muscle that raises the eyebrows   frontal muscle  
🗑
muscle that elevates the corners of the mouth and lips (smiling)   zygomaticus  
🗑
this muscle elevates the mandible (closes mouth)   masseter  
🗑
this muscle assists the masseter in elevating the mandible   temporal  
🗑
muscle in the front of the nexk that causes the head to move forward when flexed   sternocleidomastoid  
🗑
muscle in back of neck and shoulders that elevates the shoulder and extends the head when flexed   trapezius  
🗑
muscle that flexes the upper arm   pectoralis major  
🗑
muscle that extends the upper arm   latissimus dorsi  
🗑
muscle that abducts the upper arm   deltoid  
🗑
muscle that flexes the forearm   biceps brachii  
🗑
muscle that extends the forearm   triceps brachii  
🗑
the four abdominal muscles   external oblique; internal oblique; transversus abdominus; rectus abdominus  
🗑
two muscles associated with breathing   diaphragm, intercostal  
🗑
three muscles of the hips and groin   iliopsoas; gluteus maximus; adductor muscles  
🗑
three muscles of the hamstrings   semimembranosus; semitendinosus; biceps femoris  
🗑
the muscles of the quadriceps femoris group   rectus femoris; vastus lateralis; vastus medialis; vastus intermedius  
🗑
four major muscles of the lower leg   tibialis anterior; gastrocnemius; peroneus; soleus  
🗑
close mouth and produce chewing movements   mastication  
🗑
quick, jerky contractions that do now play a significant role in muscle activity   twitch  
🗑
contractions that are sustained and steady caused by a series of stimuli bombarding a muscle in rapid succession   tetanic  
🗑
contraction of a muscle that produces movement of a joint   isotonic  
🗑
contraction of a muscle that does not produce movement   isometric  
🗑


   

Review the information in the table. When you are ready to quiz yourself you can hide individual columns or the entire table. Then you can click on the empty cells to reveal the answer. Try to recall what will be displayed before clicking the empty cell.
 
To hide a column, click on the column name.
 
To hide the entire table, click on the "Hide All" button.
 
You may also shuffle the rows of the table by clicking on the "Shuffle" button.
 
Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.

 
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how
Created by: ewoff85
Popular Nursing sets