Skeletal and Muscular Systems Review

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to the skeletal and muscular systems, lymphatic system, and relevant anatomical studies.

Epimysium

Connective tissue that surrounds muscles.

Sarcomere

The basic contractile unit of muscle fiber located between Z-discs.

Blood supply to muscles

Increases with exercise, utilizing up to 75% of cardiac output.

Lymphoid nodules

Small, localized aggregates of lymphatic tissue.

Thymus

An organ responsible for the maturation of T cells, located in the mediastinum.

B lymphocytes

Cells responsible for humoral immunity.

T lymphocytes

Cells involved in cellular immune response.

Plasma cells

Derived from B lymphocytes, they are responsible for producing antibodies.

Thoracic duct

The largest lymphatic vessel that empties into the left subclavian vein.

Axial Skeleton

Consists of bones along the body's central axis, including the skull, vertebral column, and thoracic cage.

Appendicular Skeleton

Includes bones of the limbs and girdles.

Synovial Joint

A type of joint that is freely movable and contains a joint cavity.

Suture

An immovable joint between skull bones.

Kinesiology

The study of movement.

Myology

The study of muscles.

Osteology

The study of bones.

Arthrology

The study of joints.

Biomechanics

The science concerned with the mechanical aspects of movement.