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Nursing Anatomy & Physiology
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RED MARROW
support and movement: the musculoskeletal system
:-- bone marrow found at the end of the long bones, also manufactures red and white
blood cells
OSTEOCYTES
support and movement: the musculoskeletal system
:-- They are bone cells that produce a hard, calcium rich extracellular matrix, and are
embedded in a matrix of collagen and minerals and form the skeleton of an organism
SKELETON
support and movement: the musculoskeletal system
:-- the hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a framework for the body, as
well as attachment sites for muscle. Over 200 bones.
AXIAL SKELETON
support and movement: the musculoskeletal system
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:-- pertaining to the central part of the body, the head and trunk
APPENDICULAR SYSTEM
support and movement: the musculoskeletal system
:-- composed of 126 bones in the human body. The word appendicular is the adjective
of the noun appendage, which itself means a part that is joined to something larger.
Functionally it is involved in locomotion (Lower limbs) of the axial skeleton and
manipulation of objects in the environment (Upper limbs).
JOINTS
support and movement: the musculoskeletal system
:-- is the location at which two or more bones make contact. They are constructed to
allow movement and provide mechanical support, and are classified structurally and
functionally.
ligaments
support and movement: the musculoskeletal system
:-- fibrous tissue that connects bone to bone, to provide stability to joints
tendon
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support and movement: the musculoskeletal system
:-- the strong connective tissue cords that attach skeletal muscles to bones
cartilage
support and movement: the musculoskeletal system
:-- strong connective tissue that supports the body and is softer and more flexible than
bone
osteoarthritis
support and movement: the musculoskeletal system
:-- Inflammation of the bone and joint
rheumatoid arthritis
support and movement: the musculoskeletal system
:-- A chronic systemic disease characterized by inflammation of the joints, stiffness, pain,
and swelling that results in crippling deformities
osteoporosis
support and movement: the musculoskeletal system
:-- a condition in which the body's bones become weak and break easily
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