Chapter 3 & 4 Test (med tech)

The Diaphysis

shaft/central part of a long bone

Which joints are moveable?

synovial joints (knee, shoulder)

Phalanges

bones of the fingers and toes

Osteoarthritis

“wear and tear” of a joint

skeletal traction

Traction procedure used to treat broken bones.

Which muscles are under voluntary control?

Skeletal muscles

Myofascial

Relating to: muscle and fascia

Adhesion

A band of fibers that hold muscles together abnormally

Spina Bifida

A birth defect where the spine does not close completely

Scoliosis

Abnormal lateral curvature of the spine

Kyphosis

Excessive outward curvature of the spine (hunchback)

Lordosis

Excessive inward curvature of the spine (swayback)

Tendonitis

inflammation of a tendon

Rheumatoid arthritis

An autoimmune disorder that causes chronic joint inflammation

Ataxia

lack of muscle coordination

Craniomalacia

Abnormal softening of the skull

Tendon

A fibrous tissue connecting muscle to bone

Ligament

Fibrous tissue connecting bone to bone

Strain

Stretching or tearing of a muscle or tendon

Sprain

stretching or tearing of ligaments

Difference between voluntary and involuntary muscles?

Voluntary muscles are controlled by will (biceps) &

Involuntary muscles function automatically (heart rate)

Hemiplegia

paralysis of one side of the body

Function of fibrous joints

Provide little to no movement

Example of fibrous joints

Sutures in the skull

What is the hip socket called?

Acetabulum

knee cap

patella

Striated Muscle

Muscle tissue that is striped (striated) due to alignment of fibers

Function of striated muscle

Responsible for voluntary movements & contract to produce movement in response to signals from nervous system.

Striated Muscle Examples

Skeletal Muscle (biceps, triceps), Cardiac muscle (heart)

these muscles can be vol or in vol

Which is this? Curve at bottom of spine

Lumbar Scoliosis

Which is this? Curve at the top of spine

Thoracic Scoliosis

Which is this? *Curve

OD =

Right Eye

OS =

Left Eye

OU =

Both Eyes