Movement

Question 1

Atrophy

Answer 1

wasting of any part of the body due to degeneration of the cells because of disease or other influences

Question 2

Glycolysis

Answer 2

Reactions where glucose and other sugars are broken down to yield lactic or pyruvic acid

Question 3

Kyphosis-

Answer 3

Posterior curvature of the spine -hunchback

Question 4

Lordosis

Answer 4

An abnormal forward curve of the lumbar spine

Question 5

Neurological

Answer 5

A field of medicine that deals with the nervous system and its disorders

Question 6

Neurotransmitter

Answer 6

Any one of the numerous chemicals that modifies or results in transmission of nerve impulses between synapses

Question 7

Oestrogen

Answer 7

one of several steroid hormones that control female sexual development

Question 8

Ossification

Answer 8

The development of bone

Question 9

Paraplegia

Answer 9

Paralysis characterised by motor or sensory loss in the lower limbs and trunk

Question 10

Scoliosis

Answer 10

lateral curvature of the spine

Question 11

Symmetrical

Answer 11

Equality in size and shape of two normally similar structure or two halves of a structure

Question 12

Asymmetrical

Answer 12

inequality in shape and size of two normally similar structures or two halves of a structure

Question 13

Synovial

Answer 13

Pertaining to the synovia ( the lubricating fluid of the joints, bursae and tendon sheaths)

Question 14

Testosterone

Answer 14

the hormone produced by the testes which stimulates the development of sex characteristics.

Question 15

Cartilage

Answer 15

A dense and tough connective tissue of three types; yellow elastic, hyaline, and white fibrous

Question 16

Joint

Answer 16

Where bone meets another bone

Question 17

Osteoblasts

Answer 17

bone building cells, whereby the matrix is laid down to form new bone and collagen is produced

Question 18

Osteoclasts

Answer 18

Break down old bone, releasing minerals ( calcium and phosphate) into the blood

Question 19

Osteocytes

Answer 19

Provide nourishment to the bone

Question 20

List the three types of cartilage

Answer 20

Yellow elastic, hyaline, white fibrous

Question 21

Excitability /responsiveness

Answer 21

to receive / respond to stimuli.

Question 22

Contractility

Answer 22

to shorten when stimulated.

Question 23

Extensibility

Answer 23

to stretch and recoil

Question 24

Diaphysis

Answer 24

Main shaft-like portion

Question 25

Metaphysis

Answer 25

The narrow portion of a long bone between the diaphysis and epiphysis

Question 26

Epiphyses

Answer 26

The proximal and distal ends of a long bone

Question 27

Periosteum

Answer 27

Dense, white fibrous membrane that covers bone and joint surfaces where articular cartilage forms the covers

Question 28

Articular cartilage

Answer 28

Thin layer of hyaline cartilage that covers the articular joint surfaces of epiphysis.

Question 29

Medullary cavity

Answer 29

A tube like hollow space in the diap a long bone, also called a narrow cavity.

Question 30

What is the function of a Joint?

Answer 30

A joint is where the bone meets another bone

Question 31

What is the function of cartilage and ligaments?

Answer 31

To sustain the weight, and absorb shock during movement

Question 32

Give 2 examples of Long bones...

Answer 32

Fimur, Tibia, Fibua

Question 33

Give 2 examples of short bones

Answer 33

Tarsals, Carpals

Question 34

Give 2 examples of Flat bones

Answer 34

Sternum, ribs, occipital, nasal, partial

Question 35

Give 2 examples of Irregular bones

Answer 35

Vertibre ( spine) , pelvis

Question 36

Give 2 examples of Sesamoid bones

Answer 36

Platella