Ossification
the process by which bone is formed, renewed, and repaired
Scoliosis
a skeletal disorder in which there is a lateral or side-to-side curvature of the spine
Cartilage
a strong, flexible connective tissue that acts as a flexible structure for soft parts of the body
Ligament
a band of fibrous, slightly elastic connective tissue that attaches one bone to another
Tendon
a fibrous cord that attaches muscle to the bone
Osteoporosis
a condition in which there is a progressive loss of bone tissue
Arthritis
the inflammation of a joint, resulting from an injury, natural wear and tear, or autoimmune disease
Breaks
Compound Fractures, Simple Fractures
Compound Fractures
broken end of bone breaks through the skin
Simple Fractures
Hairline, Traverse, Comminuted
Hairline Fractures
if parts of the bone do not separate
Transverse Fractures
when the fracture is completely across the bone
Comminuted Fractures
when the bone shatters into more than two pieces
Hernia
when an organ or tissue protrudes through an area of weak muscle
Muscular Dystrophy
an inherited disorder in which skeletal muscle fibers are progressively destroyed
Muscle Tissue
Smooth Muscle, Skeletal Muscle, Cardiac Muscle
Smooth Muscle
muscles that act on the lining of the body's passageways and hollow internal organs
Skeletal Muscle
muscles attached to bone that cause body movements
Striated
striped skeletal muscle, striped cardiac muscle
Flexor
muscle that closes a joint
Extensor
muscle that opens a joint
Cardiac Muscle
muscles that form the wall of the heart
Muscle Tone
the natural tension in the fibers of a muscle
Caring for Muscles
regular exercise
high protein foods
good posture
proper equipment
warm up
Pushing Movements
Pectoralis Major, Triceps, Deltoids
Pectoralis Major
pushups, bench press
Deltoids
shoulder press, lateral raises, DB
Triceps
dips, Triceps extension
Biceps
arm curls with DB or bar
Back
Trapezius, Latissimus Dorsi
Trapezius
shrugs, rows
Latissimus Dorsi
pullups, Lat pulldown
Quadriceps/Glutes
squats, lunges, deadlifts
Hamstrings
RDL