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Intro - unit 2

Skeletal/Muscular/Integumentary

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What are the 5 functions of muscles? 1. Thermogensis -Heat production 2. Motion 3. Posture 4. Controls organ volume Protection of internal organs
biceps brachii anterior upper arm
triceps brachii posterior upper arm
Trapezius posterior of neck
Deltoid covers the shoulder
Diaphragm internal muscle that seperates the thoracic and abdominal cavities. Attach to the back of the rib cage
pectoralis major chest
latissimus dorsi superficial muscle of the thoracic and lumbar region of the back
rectus abdominis runs vertically along the abdomen
Gastrocnemius posterior lower leg
Hamstring muscle group Posterior aspect of the thigh
Quadriceps muscle group anterior aspect of the thigh
gluetus maximus buttocks region
What are the three types of muscles? cardiac, smooth, skeletal
Tendonitis inflammation of a tendon
strain A condition resulting from damaging a muscle or tendon
Degrees of strains 1rd degree -muscle is stretched causing micro tears in the muscle fibers 2nd degree- muscle or tendon partially torn 3rd degree- muscle is completely ruptured
muscle spasm involuntary muscle contraction
Musclular Dystrophy Group of inherited muscle-destroying diseases; Muscles enlarge due to fat and connective tissue deposits; Muscle fibers atrophy
What are the functions of the skin? 1- Protection 2- Synthesis of vitamin D 3-Reception of stimuli 4-Temperature Regulation 5-Protection against UV
What are the 3 layers of the skin? epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous
Epidermis outermost layer of skin
Dermis middle layer of skin
Subcutaneous The 3rd layer of skin
Nails Composed of dead skin cells, Helps grabs and manipulates small objects
sweat Produced by sudorfierous glands in order to cool down body
oil (sebacous) gland Hair follicles, keeps hair and skin from drying out
hair Protection, guards scalp, eyebrows and eyelashes protect eyes
Acne inflammatory disease of the skin involving the sebaceous glands and hair follicles
jock itch A group of fungal infections (ring worm, athletes foot)
skin cancer uncontrolled cell growth of the skin
Types of Skin cancers basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, malignant melanoma
basal cell carcinoma Sun exposed to face, ears, neck, scalp, shoulders and back
squamous cell carcinoma chronic overexposure to the sun
Melonoma found on the trunk or the head and neck
Assess for skin lesions (ABCDE) A: Asymmetry B: Border C: Color D: Diameter E Evolution/Elevation
Cranium the portion of the skull that encloses the brain
Frontal forms the forehead
Parietal forms the sides and roof of the cranial cavity
occipital forms the back of the skull
Temporal Side of skull
Mandible lower jaw bone
Maxillae upper jaw bone
vertebral column Encloses and protects the spinal cord
cervical vertebrae vertebrae of the neck
Thoracic Vertebrae (T1-T12) vertebrae to which ribs attach
Lumbar Vertebrae (L1-L5) large, weight bearing vertebrae of the lower back
Sacral Vertebrae (S1-S5) Fused vertebrae which articulate with the pelvic bones
coccygeal vertebrae (coccyx) (4) the vertebrae of the tailbone
Bones of the thoracic cavity enclose and protect the heart and lungs
Sternum breastbone
Ribs 12 pairs attached to the thoracic vertebrae
Humerus upper arm bone
Radius thumb side of lower arm
Ulna medial to radius; lower arm
Carpals wrist bones
Metacarpals hand bones
Phalanges fingers
Illium hip bone
Ischium butt bone
Pubis the bone of the pubic region
Femur thigh bone
Patella kneecap
Tibia shin bone
Fibula Smaller lower leg bone
Tarsals bones of the hind foot
Metatarsals bones of the forefoot
Phalanges toes
Articulation any location where 2 bones meet
Functions of the skeletal system support, protection, movement, storage, blood cell formation
scoliosis abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
Osteoarthritis inflammation of the bone and joint
sprain stretching or tearing of ligaments
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