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+ Skeletal System

Anatomy

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A hinge joint allows for flexion. extention
A saddle joint allows for flexion, extention, abduction. adduction
A ball and socket joint allows for circumduction, flexion, extention, abduction, adduction
Another name for a condyloid joint ellipsoid
A pivot joint allows for rotation
A ellipsoidal joint allows for flexion. extention. abduction. adduction. circumduction
Bones store minerals: calcium and phosphate growth factor
Calcium in the bone is used for muscle contraction
Phosphate is the bones provudes the body production of ATP
Growth factor being stored in the bone assists the body by bone growth kidney function
The functional unit of the bone is the osteon
Lengthening of the bone occurs in the epiphyseal plate
Formation of the primary growth center occurs in the diaphysis
Formation of the secondary growth center occurs in the epiphysis
What are 3 stimulus' to engage bone remodeling Injury, stress, hormone
force and ROM possible at a joint is dependent on shape of joint surface pliability of tendons and ligaments relaxation of muscles that oppose the movement angle of muscle attachment
Aging effects the skeletal system how? Bones thin with age Epidermis thins Less adipose tissue melanocytes reduce
What effect does massage have on the skeletal system? Improves muscle stretching - reducing ligament tears improves lubrication of synovial joint capsules Break down adhesions Increase in bone circulation assisting osteoblast production
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