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define melanocyte
produces the pigment melanin
define keratinocyte
it is the common in the epidermal cell
define langerhan's cell
cell type that protects against bacteria ( a defensive cell)
define merkell cell
a cell in the epidermis that has a sensory function
define osteoblast
a bone forming cell
define osteocyte
a bone cell
PTH (parathyroid hormone)
it increases osteoclast activity and increases plasma calcium
define calcitonin
decreases plasma calcium
epidermis
is made of stratified squamous tissue
the cells are filled with keratin
in order list the layers of the epidermis and give its function
stratum basale-it makes new cells
stratum spinosum- 8 to 10 rows
stratum granulosum - begins the process of keratinization
stratum lucideum - found only in thich layers
stratum cornelium -are dead cells filled with keratin
list the two layers of the dermis and what types of tissue it consists of?
the papillary- areolar tissue
the recticular-dense irregular tissue
what are the two functions of the dermis layer?
nourishes the epidermis and strength elasticity
what does the epiphyseal plate do?
it allows bone to grow in length
what is the epiphyseal plate made of ?
cartilage
list the four types of cartilage
the resting cartilage, the proliferating cartilage, the maturing cartilage, and the calcifying cartilage
what does the growth hormone do?
it stimulates the cartilage in the epiphyseal plate
What is appositional growth?
it allows bones to grow thicker
list the treatments of osteoporosis?
biphosphanate drugs
exercise
calcium and vitamin D
what are the locations of bone marrow?
the larger haversian canal
the medullary cavity
between the trabeculae
what is the name of the membrane that lines the locations of bone marrow?
the endosteum
where is the periosteum located?
the outside of the bone
define osteogenic cells and where is it found
precursors for osteoblasts and they are found in the endosteum
name the types of bone marrow
red bone marrow and yellow bone marrow
where can red bone marrow be found and what is it's function?
can be found in the sternum, hip, and ribs and its functions is hematoiposis(the production of blood cells)
where can yellow marrow be found and what is it's function?
can be found in adipose tissue
and it's function is fat storage
what is endochondrial ossification?
it is the way most bones are formed (bone is formed in cartilage)
the primary ossification is located where?
the center of the diaphysis
the secondary ossification center is located where?
the center of the epiphysis
what stabliizes the diaphysis?
a collar of bone
what is the periosteal bud
ostegenic cells and blood vessels
what is the remaining cartilage
epiphyseal plate and the articular cartilage
what are the two sex hormones?
estrogen and testosterone
what do the sex hormones do?
allow growth of bone and closure of the epiphyseal plate
what is the intramembranous ossification
it starts off as a fibrous membrane
what makes bone hard
calcium
define osteoid
organic protein part of bone matrix
name the different types of glands and what they are
sebacceous gland - oil gland
apocrine - active at puberty
eccrine - temp. regulation in children
ceruminous - wax
what is arrector pilli muscle
makes hair stand on end
gives us goosebumps
list the thin filaments
trpomysin
troponin
actin
list the thick filaments
myosin
what is the I band
thin filaments only
what is the A band
thick filaments overlapping the thin filaments
for synarthrotic movements what is the joints and the structural classification
Suture-fibrous
gomphosis- fibrous
synchondrosis-cartilaginous
what is an example of synarthrotic suture
between skull bones
what is an example synarthrotic gomphosis
between the teeth and gums
what is an example of synarthrotic synchondrosis
the epiphyseal plate
for amphiarthrotic movements what is the joint and classification
symphysis and cartilaginous
what is and example of amphiarthrotic symphysis
symphysis pubis
for diarthrotic movement what is the joint and classification
synovial joint and synvoial classification
what is and example of a diarthrotic synovial joint
most joints
what is a joint capsule?
holds bone together
what are the two types of joint capsules?
fibrous capsule
synovial membrane - inner lining of the joint
what is the function of synovial fluid?
moistens, lubricates and provides nutrients for articular cartilage
what is weeping lubrication?
cartilage loads up with synovial fluid like a sponge, increased by exercise
what is menisci?
fibrocartilage pad that evens out force on bones by allowing bones to fit tightly together
what is bursae?
sacs filled with fluid similar to synovial fluid, cushions movement
define flexion
bending, decrease angle
define extension
straightening, returnin to anatomical position
define hyperextension
continuation of extension past anatomical position
define abduction
movement away from median
define adduction
movement towards median
define circumduction
circular path combination of flexion, abduction, extension, and adduction
define rotation
movement of a bone on its longitudinal axis ( turning head from side to side)
define gliding
back and forth, side to side carpal bones
define elevation
raising part
define depression
lowering part
define protraction
forward movement, parallel to the ground
define retraction
backward movement, parallel to the ground (manidible)
define suplination
palms forward
isch/o
to hold back
define opposition
move thumb to touch tip of the other four fingers
define inversion
sole of foot inward
define eversion
sole of foot outward
define dorsiflexion
flexion of foot upward
define plantar flexion
toes pointed downward
give and ex. of ball and socket
hip and shoulder
multiaxial synovial joint
give and ex. of condyloid
metacarpophalangeal joint ( the knuckle) biaxial movement
give and ex. of saddle
the thumb
biaxial movement
give and ex. of a hinge
elbow, knee and interphalanges
monoaxial movement
give and example of a pivot
atlas and axis
monoaxial movement
give and ex. of gliding
carpal bones of the wrist
monoaxial movement
name the three types of arthiritis
osteoarthiritis
rheumatoid arthiritis
gouty arthiritis
what is osteoarthiritis
deterioration of articular cartilage (normal aging and normal wear and tear)
what is rheumatoid arthiritis
autoimmune reaction ( more severe antibody's attacking the synovial joint)
what is gouty arthritis
uric acid crystals inflame joint (excess of uric acid in the body. so it inflames the joint)
what is the h zone?
thick filaments only
what does troponin bind to?
calcium
what does trypomysin do?
covers binding sites and during contractions it uncovers actin
what does actin do?
it is a contractile protein that binds myosin
what does myosin do?
binds actin
what do the t tubules do?
it takes the action potential deep within the muscle cell
what does the SR (sacroplasmic reticular) do?
stores, releases, and takes up calcium
what lines the joint cavity?
the synovial membrane and articular cartilage
what is the fibrous capsule?
it is continous with the periosteum
what do ligaments do?
connects bone to bone
what do tendons do?
connect muscle to bone
where is sydesmosis located?
at the distal end of the tibula and fibula
what are the factors of joint stabilization and range of motion?
articular surface of the bone
ligaments and tendons
muscle tone
what are the parts of the lever system?
lever - bone
fulcrum - joint
effort - muscle
load - weight of body parts
what are the three types of the lever systems?
first class fulcrum in the middle
second class load in the middle
third class effort in the middle
temp goes up what happens?
increase in blood flow
temp goes down what happens?
decrease in skin blood flow