Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System
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- Jennifer’s injury involved the complete tearing of two ligaments. What are the similarities and differences between the anatomy and function of ligaments and tendons?
- Jennifer’s rehabilitation will include techniques that will increase her joint proprioception. What is proprioception, and what will occur if this neural function is not restored?
- The knee joint exemplifies a diarthrodial joint. What are the anatomy of the synovial membrane and the importance of synovial fluid in such a joint?
- What are the typical signs and symptoms of a fracture? Why shortly after the injury does the pain temporarily subside?
- How does a hematoma form, and what function does it serve in the process of healing a fracture?
- Marvin was told he would be seeing a physiotherapist as his healing progressed. What are the muscular and joint changes that occur during immobilization and the ways Marvin and his physiotherapist can work to address these changes?
- What is the etiology of Mandy’s premature osteoporosis, and how her condition is thought to contribute to a decrease in bone density?
- Knowing what you do about bone mineralization, why does a deficiency of estrogen in women lead to osteoporotic change?
- Osteoporosis and osteomalacia both involve abnormal bone mineralization. What are the general macroscopic differences of these two conditions?
- What is the likely diagnosis Rick received? What are the common clinical presentation and manifestations of the disease?
- Why is osteoarthritis of the hips a potential secondary complication of this disease? What are the structural changes that occur in the articular cartilage of an osteoarthritic joint?
- What is the effect of advanced ankylosing spondylitis on lung function?
- What are the anatomical and functional differences between eccrine and apocrine glands?
- What autonomic nervous system controls the function of thermoregulation of the skin? How do goosebumpsgoose bumps contribute to heat conservation?
- Describe the location of the blood plexuses in the skin. How is blood circulation to the skin involved in thermoregulation?