MSS chapter 13 test

test oct 28

where two bones meet 

joint 

infection of the bone that is typically caused by bacteria that also can infect bone marrow usually introduced by trauma or surgery

osteomyelitis

genectically transmitted disease that progressively deteriorates muscle tissue

muscular dystrophy

substances that the cell needs in order to function

nutrients

enlarged veins that are not efficient at returning blood to the heart

varicose veins

muscle tear caused by violent contraction 

muscle strain 

bones of the skull, vertebrae, ribs and sternum

axial skeleton

blood pressure greater than 140/90mmHg causing increased strain on the circulatory system

hypertension

bone becomes porous, causing it to easily break 

osteoporosis 

inward curvature of the lumbar spine

lordosis

carries blood away from the lower chambers of the heart to all parts of the body

arteries

blocked coronary arteries; heart attack 

myocardial infarction 

smallest structural unit of the body that reproduces, grows, repairs itself, produces heat and energy, and is able to move around

cells

carry blood from all the different parts of the body and return it to the heart

veins

present when the walls of the arteries become thick and harden, causing vessels to be less elastic 

arteriosclerosis 

a jelly like substance that house or contains all of the organelles

cytoplasm

a lateral curvature of the spine 

scoliosis 

present when the wall of a blood vessel is weakened 

aneurysm 

inflammation of the muscle tissues and connective tissues

fibromyalgia

bones in the arms, hands, legs, feet, pelvis

appendicular skeleton

muscle pain

myalgia