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atrophy
decrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue
comminuted fracture
a fracture in which the bone is broken is several places
dislocation
the disrupting or "coming apart" of a body part (joint) from its normal position
gout
a form of arthritis, is a disorder of purine metabolism that results from an elevated
serum uric acid level
paralysis
loss of muscle function through injury, disease, or damage to its nerve supply. Most
paralysis is due to stroke or spinal cord injury
range of motion (ROM)
extent of movement of a joint, measured in degrees of a circle
sprain
the stretching or tearing of ligaments that causes pain and disability
strain
muscle or tendon injury resulting from violent contraction or excessive force
- voluntary
- involuntary
- cardiac
what are the 3 types of muscles?
voluntary muscle
known as skeletal muscle, is under conscious control of the brain via the nervous
system
, involuntary muscle
known as smooth muscle, is found in the gastrointestinal system, lungs, blood vessels,
and urinary system
cardiac muscle
a specialized form of involuntary muscle, is found only in the heart
33 vertebrae
How many vertebrae are there?
5 sections
- cervical (7)
- thoracic (12)
- lumbar (5)
- sacral (5)
- coccyx (4)
the vertebrae are divided into how many sections?
- provide support
- protect internal organs
- provides leverage and movement
- produce blood cells
- store minerals and lipids
what are the 5 main functions of the musculoskeletal system?
- caused by pressure or force pushing the bone out of the joint; usually occurs in
the setting of acute trauma
- the shoulder is a very dynamic point, prone to injury
- anterior dislocations are most common
shoulder dislocation MOI/NOI
- severe pain in the affected shoulder
- repeat injury
shoulder dislocation Signs/Symptoms
- deformity and inability to use extremity or joint as usual
- anterior dislocation (shoulder is squared off)