ISSA WEEK 2 EXAM GUIDE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
collagen - ANSWER-fibrous protein that forms tough connective tissue
tendons - ANSWER-fibrous connective tissue that connects muscle to bone
ligaments - ANSWER-fibrous connective tissue that connects bone to bone
elastin - ANSWER-elastic fibrous protein found in connective tissue
cartilage - ANSWER-a firm, elastic, flexible type of connective tissue of a translucent
whitish or yellowish color; gristle.
ballistic movements - ANSWER-movements that are rapid - completed no matter what
sensory feedback is received
superior - ANSWER-above
inferior - ANSWER-below
anterior - ANSWER-toward the front of body
posterior - ANSWER-toward the back of body
medial - ANSWER-toward the midline of body
lateral - ANSWER-toward the side of body
Proximal - ANSWER-Closer to the point of attachment or center of body
distal - ANSWER-farther from the point of attachment of a limb or furthest from the
center of the body
origin - ANSWER-where the muscle originates
insertion - ANSWER-where the muscle inserts on skeletal system
musculoskeletal system - ANSWER-consists of the bones, joints, connective tissues,
and muscle in the body
skeletal system - ANSWER-system consisting of bone and cartilage
-supports body
-protects body
AND ANSWERS
collagen - ANSWER-fibrous protein that forms tough connective tissue
tendons - ANSWER-fibrous connective tissue that connects muscle to bone
ligaments - ANSWER-fibrous connective tissue that connects bone to bone
elastin - ANSWER-elastic fibrous protein found in connective tissue
cartilage - ANSWER-a firm, elastic, flexible type of connective tissue of a translucent
whitish or yellowish color; gristle.
ballistic movements - ANSWER-movements that are rapid - completed no matter what
sensory feedback is received
superior - ANSWER-above
inferior - ANSWER-below
anterior - ANSWER-toward the front of body
posterior - ANSWER-toward the back of body
medial - ANSWER-toward the midline of body
lateral - ANSWER-toward the side of body
Proximal - ANSWER-Closer to the point of attachment or center of body
distal - ANSWER-farther from the point of attachment of a limb or furthest from the
center of the body
origin - ANSWER-where the muscle originates
insertion - ANSWER-where the muscle inserts on skeletal system
musculoskeletal system - ANSWER-consists of the bones, joints, connective tissues,
and muscle in the body
skeletal system - ANSWER-system consisting of bone and cartilage
-supports body
-protects body
