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Lecture 2: Musculoskeletal System Flashcards

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What is the largest organ of the integumentary system?

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Skin

The skin is the body’s largest organ, playing a crucial role in protection and regulation.

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List the layers of the skin from superficial to deep.

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  • Epidermis
  • Dermis
  • Superficial fascia (Hypodermis)

These layers each have distinct functions and structures, contributing to the skin’s overall role.

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What is the composition of the superficial fascia (Hypodermis)?

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Loose connective tissue & fat

This layer provides fat storage and varies in thickness across different parts of the body.

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What does the superficial fascia (Hypodermis) contain?

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  • Deepest parts of skin
  • Glands
  • Lymphatics
  • Neurovascular structures

This layer is crucial for housing various important biological structures.

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What is deep fascia composed of?

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Dense, organized connective tissue devoid of fat

Deep fascia plays a vital role in supporting and compartmentalizing muscles.

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Where is deep fascia found in relation to superficial fascia?

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Deep to overlying superficial fascia

This positioning allows deep fascia to perform its supportive functions effectively.

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What is investing fascia?

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Fascia that invests (surrounds/covers) muscles & neurovascular bundles

This type of fascia provides structural support and organization to muscle groups.

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What are intermuscular septa?

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Structures that divide muscles into groups or compartments

They help to organize muscles functionally and mechanically.

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What are fascial planes?

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Found between individual muscles

These planes facilitate movement and reduce friction between muscles.

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What is subserous fascia?

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Fascia located between deep fascia & serous membranes

This layer plays a role in protecting internal organs and allowing for movement.

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What are retinacula?

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Bands of thickened deep fascia that stabilize and hold tendons in place during movement

Retinacula are essential for proper tendon function and joint stability.

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What are the two regions of the skeletal system?

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Axial skeleton and Appendicular skeleton

Axial skeleton includes the skull, vertebrae, ribs, and sternum. Appendicular skeleton includes limb elements such as pectoral and pelvic girdles.

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What components make up the skeletal system?

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Cartilage and bone

Cartilage is avascular and semirigid, while bone is vascularized and rigid.

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What is cartilage?

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Avascular, semirigid connective tissue that provides some flexibility

Cartilage is not innervated and has limited ability for repair.

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What type of cartilage covers articulating surfaces of bones in synovial joints?

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Articular cartilage

Articular cartilage is a form of hyaline cartilage that reduces friction during movement.

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List the other forms of cartilage.

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  • Fibrocartilage
  • Elastic cartilage

Fibrocartilage is found in intervertebral discs and pubic symphysis, while elastic cartilage is found in the epiglottis and pinna of the ear.

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What is bone?

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Vascularized, rigid connective tissue

Bone is innervated and metabolically active, remodeling throughout life.

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What is the periosteum?

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Dense fibrous connective tissue that surrounds bone

The periosteum nourishes bone, allows for remodeling, and serves as an anchor for muscle attachment.

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What are the functions of bone?

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  • Support and protection of body cavities and vital structures
  • Provides scaffolding for muscle movement
  • Mineral storage
  • Houses bone marrow

Bone marrow produces red and white blood cells and platelets.

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What are the two types of bone based on material amount?

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  • Compact (cortical) bone
  • Spongy (cancellous or trabecular) bone

Compact bone is dense and forms a thin outer layer, while spongy bone has a honeycomb appearance formed by trabeculae.

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Where is compact bone thicker?

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In weightbearing bones/areas

An example is the shaft of the femur.

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Where is spongy bone prominent?

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In vertebral bodies and long bone epiphyses

Spongy bone is characterized by its trabecular structure.

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What are long bones?

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Tubular structures where length > width (e.g. femur, humerus, metacarpals)

Long bones have distinct features such as epiphysis, diaphysis, and medullary cavity.

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What is the epiphysis of long bones?

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End cap of long bones containing trabecular bone covered by cortical bone

The epiphysis is crucial for joint articulation.

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Define diaphysis.
Body or shaft of bone consisting primarily of cortical bone ## Footnote The diaphysis is the long central part of a long bone.
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What is the medullary cavity?
Hollow space in center of long bones that stores bone marrow ## Footnote The medullary cavity plays a key role in blood cell production.
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What are short bones?
Cuboidal bones found in the wrist and ankles ## Footnote Short bones provide stability and support with little movement.
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Describe flat bones.
Consisting of two thin plates of cortical bone with trabecular bone in between (e.g. neurocranium, ribs, scapula) ## Footnote Flat bones serve protective functions and provide large areas for muscle attachment.
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What are irregular bones?
Grab bag of bones with various other shapes not listed above (e.g. vertebra, os coxae, bones of the face) ## Footnote Irregular bones are unique in shape and function.
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Define sesamoid bones.
Bones that develop in tendons that protect against wear and can improve performance via changing the angle of attachment ## Footnote An example of a sesamoid bone is the patella.
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What is a condyle?
Rounded area of articulation ## Footnote Condyles are often found at the ends of long bones.
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Define epicondyle.
Eminence superior to a condyle (G. epi = upon, over, above) ## Footnote Epicondyles serve as attachment points for ligaments and tendons.
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What is a crest in bone terminology?
Ridge of bone ## Footnote Crests are prominent features often serving as muscle attachment sites.
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Define line in bone markings.
Linear elevation ## Footnote Lines are less prominent than crests but still serve as muscle attachment points.
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What is a tuberosity/tubercle?
Raised eminence of bone typically serving as a site of muscle attachment ## Footnote These structures are important for muscle leverage.
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What is a malleolus?
Rounded prominence ## Footnote Malleoli are commonly found at the ends of the tibia and fibula.
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Define protuberance.
Low rounded projection ## Footnote Protuberances can serve various purposes, including muscle attachment.
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What is a trochanter?
Large blunt elevation on femur ## Footnote Trochanters are essential for muscle attachment on the thigh.
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Define process in bone terminology.
Projecting thorn-like extension ## Footnote Processes can serve various functions including muscle and ligament attachment.
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What is a facet?
Smooth, flat area of articulation ## Footnote Facets are critical for joint movement.
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Define foramen.
Hole through which a structure passes (e.g. neurovascular bundle) ## Footnote Foramina are essential for the passage of nerves and blood vessels.
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What is a fossa?
Shallow depression ## Footnote Fossae often serve as sites for articulation with other bones.
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Define notch.
Indentation on bone ## Footnote Notches can accommodate other structures or serve as points of articulation.
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What is bone ossification?
All bone develops from embryonic connective tissue called mesenchyme via one of two pathways ## Footnote Ossification is critical for bone formation and growth.
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What is intermembranous ossification?
Bone models consisting of mesenchymal cells develop osteoblasts (bone forming cells) which begin direct ossification ## Footnote Found in cranial vault, facial bones, most of the clavicle.
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Define endochondral ossification.
Mesenchymal cells first develop into chondroblasts (cartilage forming cells) that form a cartilaginous bone model with ossification occurring later at several points ## Footnote This process is common in long bone development.
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What is the primary ossification center?
Initiated by vascular periosteal bud along the diaphysis ## Footnote This center is crucial for the development of long bones.
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Define metaphysis.
Flared portion of the diaphysis near the epiphysis ## Footnote The metaphysis is involved in the growth of long bones.
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What are secondary ossification centers?
Initiated via epiphyseal arteries entering various parts of the epiphyses ## Footnote These centers contribute to the growth and shaping of bones.
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What are epiphysial plates?
Hyaline cartilage plates between the epiphysis and diaphysis allowing for longitudinal growth (i.e. lengthening) – forms epiphyseal line at fusion (cessation of growth) ## Footnote Epiphysial plates are critical for bone growth during childhood.
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What is a joint?
Point of articulation between two or more rigid components
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What are the three general types of joints?
* Fibrous joints * Cartilaginous joints * Synovial joints
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Define fibrous joints.
Articulating bones connected by fibrous tissue, membrane, or interosseous ligament
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What is a suture in terms of fibrous joints?
Often interlocking bones united by fibrous tissue (e.g. cranial sutures)
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What characterizes a syndesmosis joint?
United by a fibrous sheet or ligament – partially movable (e.g. interosseous membrane in forearm)
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What is a gomphosis joint?
Anchor tooth roots in an alveolus via short periodontal ligaments
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Define cartilaginous joints.
United via either hyaline cartilage or fibrocartilage
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What is a synchondrosis?
Primary cartilaginous joint united by hyaline cartilage (e.g. epiphysial plates)
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What is a symphysis?
Secondary cartilaginous joint united by fibrocartilage (e.g. intervertebral discs)
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What are synovial joints?
Most common type of joint consisting of a fibrous joint capsule lined with a synovial membrane
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What does the synovial cavity contain?
Synovial fluid which lubricates the articular cartilage covering the bones
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List the types of synovial joints.
* Pivot (e.g. atlanto-axial joint) * Ball and socket (e.g. hip joint) * Plane (e.g. acromioclavicular joint) * Hinge (e.g. elbow joint) * Saddle (thumb carpometacarpal joint) * Condyloid (metacarpophalangeal joint)
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Fill in the blank: A _______ joint allows for rotation around a single axis.
[pivot]
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True or False: Ball and socket joints allow for the most range of motion.
True
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Fill in the blank: The _______ joint is an example of a hinge joint.
[elbow]
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True or False: Fibrous joints are typically movable.
False
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What are the three types of muscles?
Smooth muscle, Cardiac muscle, Striated (skeletal) muscle ## Footnote These three types differ in structure, function, and control mechanisms.
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What is a key characteristic of smooth muscle?
Lack microscopic striations ## Footnote This feature distinguishes it from striated muscles.
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How is smooth muscle classified in terms of control?
Involuntary muscle (autonomic nervous system) ## Footnote It operates without conscious control.
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Where is smooth muscle typically located?
Walls of hollow organs, blood vessels, ducts, skin, and eye ## Footnote Examples include intestines and ureters.
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What is a defining feature of cardiac muscle?
Striated ## Footnote This striation is similar to that of skeletal muscle.
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What type of muscle is cardiac muscle classified as?
Involuntary muscle with specialized intrinsic conduction system ## Footnote This system is modulated by the autonomic nervous system.
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Where is cardiac muscle found?
In the heart ## Footnote It is essential for pumping blood.
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What is a defining characteristic of striated (skeletal) muscle?
Voluntary muscle (somatic nervous system) ## Footnote This allows for conscious control of movement.
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Where is striated (skeletal) muscle located?
Limbs, trunk, head, neck, etc. ## Footnote It is the most common type of muscle in the body.
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What are the two portions of striated muscle?
Fleshy contractile portion and noncontractile portion ## Footnote The fleshy part is often referred to as the head or belly, while the noncontractile part is a tendon or aponeurosis.
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In muscle anatomy, what is the fixed attachment site called?
Origin ## Footnote This is typically more proximal.
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What is the mobile attachment site of a muscle called?
Insertion ## Footnote This is generally more distal.
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How are skeletal muscles in the limbs organized?
Into muscle groups via fascial compartments ## Footnote These groups generally have similar actions, innervations, and attachments.
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What do many muscle names describe?
Size, length, depth, shape, form, attachment, function ## Footnote This nomenclature helps in identifying the muscles' characteristics.
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Give an example of a muscle named for its size.
Gluteus maximus muscle ## Footnote The name indicates it is the largest of the gluteal muscles.
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What does the name 'Palmaris longus' indicate about the muscle?
It is long and related to the palm ## Footnote The term 'longus' signifies its length.
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What does 'Flexor digitorum profundus' indicate about its depth?
It is a deep flexor of the digits ## Footnote 'Profund' means deep in Latin.
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What shape does the 'Piriformis muscle' refer to?
Pear-shaped ## Footnote 'Piri' in Latin translates to pear.
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What does 'Biceps femoris' mean in terms of muscle structure?
It has two heads of attachment on the femur ## Footnote 'Bi' means two in Latin.
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What does 'Levator scapulae' indicate about its function?
It is a lifter of the scapula ## Footnote 'Levator' is derived from the Latin word for lifter.
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True or False: If a muscle has an antithesis term, there is often a corresponding muscle named for it.
True ## Footnote For example, Flexor digitorum superficialis vs Flexor digitorum profundus.

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