EMT-Basic Part 2

Anatomy and Physiology25 CardsCreated 4 months ago

This deck covers key terms and concepts related to the musculoskeletal system, including bones, muscles, and connective tissues, as well as specific anatomical structures.

musculoskeletal system

system of bones and skeletal muscles that support and protect the body and permit movement
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Key Terms

Term
Definition
musculoskeletal system
system of bones and skeletal muscles that support and protect the body and permit movement
skeleton
the bones of the body
muscle
tissue that can contract to allow movement of a body part
ligament
tissue that connects bone to bone
tendon
tissue that connects muscle to bone
skull
the bony structure of the head

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TermDefinition
musculoskeletal system
system of bones and skeletal muscles that support and protect the body and permit movement
skeleton
the bones of the body
muscle
tissue that can contract to allow movement of a body part
ligament
tissue that connects bone to bone
tendon
tissue that connects muscle to bone
skull
the bony structure of the head
cranium
the top, back and sides of the skull
mandible
the lower jaw bone
maxillae
the two fused bones forming the upper jaw
nasal bones
the nose bones
orbits
the bony structures around the eyes, the eye sockets
zygomatic arches
form the structure of the cheeks
vertebrae
the 33 bones of the spinal column
thorax
the chest
sternum
breastbone
manubrium
the superior portion of the sternum
xiphoid process
inferior portion of the sternum
pelvis
the basin-shaped bony structure that supports the spine and is the point of proximal attachment for the lower extremities
ilium
the superior and widest portion of the pelvis
ischium
the lower, posterior portions of the pelvis
pubis
the medial anterior portion of the pelvis
acetabulum
the pelvis socket into which the ball at the proximal end of the femur fits to form the hip joint
femur
the large bone of the thigh
patella
kneecap
tibia
the medial and larger bone of the lower leg