Function Lists

Question 1

Organization

Answer 1

Cells
Tissues
Organs
Organ Systems
Organism

Question 2

Skeletal

Answer 2

Structure/Support
Protection
Movement
Calcium Storehouse
Blood cell production

Question 3

Functional Continuum

Answer 3

Mobility (diarthrosis)
Amphiarthrosis
Stability (synarthroses)

Question 4

Articular System

Answer 4

Fibrous: sutures/syndesmoses/gomphoses
Cartilaginous: synchondroses/symphysis
Synovial: diarthroses (majority of joints are these)

Question 5

Muscle characteristics

Answer 5

Contractibility (force)
Excitability (nervous stimulation)
Extensibility (returns after shortening)
Elasticity (returns when stretched)

Question 6

Tendon sheaths functions

Answer 6

Hold tendons close to the bone, prevent bow stringing

Reduce friction associated with tendon movements

Question 7

Bursae functions

Answer 7

Reduce frictional stress, lubrication

Reduces compressional force, increased contact area

Question 8

Synovium functions

Answer 8

Decreases friction
Nourish PCL/LCL (needs own blood supply
Influence arthrokinematics

Question 9

Meniscus function

Answer 9

Improve congruency
Assist in arthrokinematics
Distribute weight bearing forces

Question 10

Stability of knee depends on…

Answer 10

Collateral ligaments
Cruciate ligaments
Capsular ligaments
Muscles/tendons

Question 11

Acetabular labrum functions

Answer 11

1) increase boney fit

2) distribute forces over greater surface area

Question 12

Fascia functions

Answer 12

Compartmentalizes functional muscle groups
Provides attachment for muscles
Aids in venous return

Question 13

Cardiovascular functions

Answer 13

1) Transportation
2) Protection
3) Regulation

Question 14

Nervous functions

Answer 14

1) Cognition
2) Emotion
3) Arousal

• Sensory input
• Integration
• Motor output

Question 15

Lymphatic functions

Answer 15

Immune defense/response
Cardiovascular: maintain BV, Edema prevention
Fat resorption from the gut