Health Midterm

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