Musculoskeletal

What does the musculoskeletal system consist of?

Muscles, bones, bone marrow, joints, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, and bursae.

What is the primary function of the skeletal system?

To provide a framework for the body, protect soft body parts, store calcium, and produce blood cells.

How many bones does the adult body contain?

206 bones.

What is the role of the muscular system?

To provide movement, posture, joint stability, and heat production.

What is red marrow primarily responsible for producing?

Red and white blood cells and platelets.

What is the function of yellow marrow?

To store fat.

Which bones are typically used for bone marrow aspiration?

Flat bones such as the sternum, hipbone (ilium), and vertebrae.

What type of joint is a hinge joint?

A joint that allows movement in one direction, like the elbow.

What do ligaments connect?

Ligaments attach one bone to another at a joint.

What causes bursitis?

Inflammation of the bursa.

What are the three types of muscular tissue?

Skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscle.

What is the term for the surgical procedure to remove a portion of the bone marrow?

Bone marrow biopsy.

What is the primary type of muscle that is under voluntary control?

Skeletal muscle.

What is the common name for the condition known as 'kyphosis'?

Hunchback or humpback.

What is the definition of arthritis?

Inflammation of the joints.

What type of fracture occurs when a bone breaks but does not move out of alignment?

Non-displaced fracture.

Which bone is commonly known as the kneecap?

Patella.

What characterizes a Colles fracture?

A fracture at the distal end of the radius.

What is the medical term for the inflammation of the tendon and synovial membrane?

Tendosinovitis.

What is a common symptom of carpal tunnel syndrome?

Nerve entrapment causing pain and numbness in the wrist and hand.