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Osteoclasts

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Type of bone cell that removes bone tissue

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Functional unit of the nervous system

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Neuron

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Ability of nervous system to analyze and interpret sensory info to allow for proper decision making, which produces appropriate responses

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Integrative Function

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The portion of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord

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Central Nervous System

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Neural Activation

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The contraction of a muscle generated by neural stimulation

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Mechanoreceptors

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Sensory receptors responsible for sensing distortion in body tissues

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Skeletal System

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Body’s framework, composed of bones and joints

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Muscular System

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Series of muscles that moves the skeleton

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Body’s framework, composed of bones and joints

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Skeletal System

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Portion of the skeletal system that consists of the skull, rib cage, and vertebral column

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Axial Skeleton

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Series of muscles that moves the skeleton

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Muscular System

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Articular (Hyaline) Cartilage

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Cartilage that covers the articular surfaces of bones

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Neurotransmitters

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Chemical messengers that cross the neuromuscular juntion (synapse) to transmit electrical impulses from the nerve to the muscle

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The deepest layer of connective tissue that surrounds individual muscle fibers

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Endomysium

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Motor (Efferent) Neurons

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Transmit erve impulses from the brain and spinal cord to effector sites

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Endomysium

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The deepest layer of connective tissue that surrounds individual muscle fibers

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Epiphysis

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End of long bone, mainly composed of cancellous bone, and hous much of red marrow involved in RBC production. 1 of primary sites for bone growth

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Perimysium

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The connective tissue that surrounds fascicles

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Nervous System

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Conglomeration of billions of cells specifically designed to provide a communication network within the human body

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A layer of connective tissue that is underneath the fascia and surrounds the muscle

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Epimysium

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Transmit erve impulses from the brain and spinal cord to effector sites

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Motor (Efferent) Neurons

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The functional unit of muscle that produces muscular contraction and consists of repeating sections of actin and myosin

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Sarcomere

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Vertebral Column

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A series of irregularly shaped bones called vertebrae that houses the spinal cord

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Transmit nerve impulses from one neuron to another

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Interneurons

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Epimysium
A layer of connective tissue that is underneath the fascia and surrounds the muscle
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Process of resorption and formation of bones
Remodeling
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Junctions of bones, mucles, and connective tissue at which movement occurs. Aka an Articulation
Joints
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Transmit nerve impulses from effector sites (such as muscles and organs) via receptors to the brain and spinal cord
Sensory (Afferent) Neurons
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Joint that are held together by a joint capsule and ligaments and are most associatead with movement in the body
Synovial Joint
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Interneurons
Transmit nerve impulses from one neuron to another
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Epiphyseal Plate
The region of long bone connecting diaphysis to epiphysis. It is a layer of subdividing cartilaginous cells in which growth in length of the diaphysis occurs
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A motor neuron and all of the muscle fibers it innervates
Motor Unit
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Projections protruding from the bone where muscles, tendons, and ligaments can attach
Processes
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Joint Receptors
Receptors surrounding a joint that respond to pressure, acceleration, and deceleration of the joint
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The contraction of a muscle generated by neural stimulation
Neural Activation
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Central Nervous System
The portion of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord
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Nonsynovial Joint
Joints that do not have a joint cavity, connective tissue, or cartilage
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Flattened or indented portions of bone, which can be muscle attachment sites
Depressions
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Chemical messengers that cross the neuromuscular juntion (synapse) to transmit electrical impulses from the nerve to the muscle
Neurotransmitters
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Proprioception
Cumulative sensory input to te central nervous system from all mechanoreceptors that sense body position and limb movement
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Muscles Spindles
Receptors sensitive to change in length of the muscle and the rate of that change
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Cumulative sensory input to te central nervous system from all mechanoreceptors that sense body position and limb movement
Proprioception
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Central cavity of bone shafts where marrow is stored
Medullar Cavity
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Neuron
Functional unit of the nervous system
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Primary connective tissue that connects bones together and provides stability, input to the nervous system, guidance, and the limtation of improper joint movement
Ligament
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Conglomeration of billions of cells specifically designed to provide a communication network within the human body
Nervous System
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Depressions
Flattened or indented portions of bone, which can be muscle attachment sites
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Synovial Joint
Joint that are held together by a joint capsule and ligaments and are most associatead with movement in the body
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Ability of nervous system to sense changes in either internal or external environment.
Sensory Function
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Sensory (Afferent) Neurons
Transmit nerve impulses from effector sites (such as muscles and organs) via receptors to the brain and spinal cord
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The region of long bone connecting diaphysis to epiphysis. It is a layer of subdividing cartilaginous cells in which growth in length of the diaphysis occurs
Epiphyseal Plate
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Joints
Junctions of bones, mucles, and connective tissue at which movement occurs. Aka an Articulation
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Bones
Provide a resting ground for muscles and protection of vital organs
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The connective tissue that surrounds fascicles
Perimysium
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Periosteum
A dense membrane composed of fibrous connective tissue that closely wraps (invests) all bone, except that of the articulating surgaces in joints, which are vocered by a synovial membrane
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Receptors sensitive to change in length of the muscle and the rate of that change
Muscles Spindles
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Type of bone cell that removes bone tissue
Osteoclasts
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Sensory Function
Ability of nervous system to sense changes in either internal or external environment.
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Golgi Tendo Organs
Receptors sensitive to change in tension of the muscle and the rate of that change
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Type of cell responsible for bone formation
Osteoblasts
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Portion of skeletal system that includes upper and lower extremities
Appendicular Skeleton
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Shaft portion of a long bone
Diaphysis
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Connective tissues that attach muscle to bone and provide an anchor for muscles to produce force
Tendons
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Motor Function
Neuromuscular response to the sensory info
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Sarcomere
The functional unit of muscle that produces muscular contraction and consists of repeating sections of actin and myosin
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Joint motion
Arthrokinematics
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Receptors sensitive to change in tension of the muscle and the rate of that change
Golgi Tendo Organs
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Provide a resting ground for muscles and protection of vital organs
Bones
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A series of irregularly shaped bones called vertebrae that houses the spinal cord
Vertebral Column
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Combination and interrelation of the nervous, muscular, and skeletal systems
Human Movement System
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Tendons
Connective tissues that attach muscle to bone and provide an anchor for muscles to produce force
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Sensory receptors responsible for sensing distortion in body tissues
Mechanoreceptors
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Cartilage that covers the articular surfaces of bones
Articular (Hyaline) Cartilage
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Medullar Cavity
Central cavity of bone shafts where marrow is stored
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Arthrokinematics
Joint motion
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Osteoblasts
Type of cell responsible for bone formation
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Remodeling
Process of resorption and formation of bones
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Integrative Function
Ability of nervous system to analyze and interpret sensory info to allow for proper decision making, which produces appropriate responses
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Motor Unit
A motor neuron and all of the muscle fibers it innervates
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End of long bone, mainly composed of cancellous bone, and hous much of red marrow involved in RBC production. 1 of primary sites for bone growth
Epiphysis
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Appendicular Skeleton
Portion of skeletal system that includes upper and lower extremities
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Peripheral Nervous System
Cranial and spinal nerves that spread throughout the body
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Axial Skeleton
Portion of the skeletal system that consists of the skull, rib cage, and vertebral column
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Neuromuscular response to the sensory info
Motor Function
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Cranial and spinal nerves that spread throughout the body
Peripheral Nervous System
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Ligament
Primary connective tissue that connects bones together and provides stability, input to the nervous system, guidance, and the limtation of improper joint movement
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Receptors surrounding a joint that respond to pressure, acceleration, and deceleration of the joint
Joint Receptors
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Joints that do not have a joint cavity, connective tissue, or cartilage
Nonsynovial Joint
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A dense membrane composed of fibrous connective tissue that closely wraps (invests) all bone, except that of the articulating surgaces in joints, which are vocered by a synovial membrane
Periosteum
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Processes
Projections protruding from the bone where muscles, tendons, and ligaments can attach
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Diaphysis
Shaft portion of a long bone
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Human Movement System
Combination and interrelation of the nervous, muscular, and skeletal systems

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