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NUR 305 - MUSCULOSKELETAL EXAM
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osteoprogenitor cells undifferentiated; immature cells that are
precursor to osteoblasts
osteoids part of non-mineralized bone matrix that
osteoblasts work on
osteoblasts form the bone matrix
ossification formation of unmineralized bone
calcification hardening, increase of calcium and phosphate
levels in the bone
osteocytes mature osteoblasts, maintain the matrix
osteoclasts large cells that reabsorb the bone
remodeling balance resorption and formation
endomysium cover individual muscle fibers
fascicles bundles of individual muscle fibers
perimysium connective tissue covering fascicles
contractile unit of a sarcomere
muscle
what occurs in a attraction of WBCs, requires blood supply, and
muscle following satellite cells migrate to the area
injury
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repaired muscle is not as strong
tendons connect muscle to bone
ligaments connect bone to bone
muscle contusion bruise, muscle fiber and connective tissue
crushed
torn blood vessels, small leakage occurs causing
black to blue discoloration
hematoma injury to wall of blood vessel, torn blood
vessel, large leakage causing pooling of
blood and reddened discoloration
sprain ligaments stretched or torn
most common place ankle
for a sprain
clinical manifestations bruising, swelling, pain, decreased or inability to
of sprains bear weight on the affected joint
strain muscle or tendons are pulled, can lead to tear
(partial or complete)
clinical manifestations pain, muscle weakness, muscle spasm, stiffness
of strains
joint dislocation two bones separating at the joint
clinical manifestations deformed joint, decreased movement,
of joint dislocation edema, bruising, pain, paresthesia near
sight of injury
fracture break in integrity and
continuity of the bone
can be complete or
incomplete
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