shapes of bones

articulation / joint

types of freely moveable joints

types of joints

types of joint movement

synarthrosis: immovable

amphiarthrosis: slightly movable

diarthrosis: freely moveable

ligaments

tendons

cartilage

3 types of muscles

muscles have 2 differing points of attachment

afferent neurons

efferent

postural reflexes

postural tonus

postural tonus depends on

labyrinthine sense

proprioceptor/kinetic sense

extensor/stretch reflexes

body mechanics

patient care ergonomics

orthopedics

tonus

contractures

osteoarthritis / degenerative joint disease

sprain

dislocation

negative nitrogen balance

flat effect

muscle contraction types

isotonic exercise

isometric exercise

isokinetic exercise

fibrinolysin

RICE

primary and serious effects of immobility on the cardiovascular system

ankylosis

crepitation

flaccidity

spasticity

paresis

paralysis

hemiplegia

paraplegia

quadriplegia

transfer board

Broken or gatched beds

footdrop

cradle

sandbags

trochanter rolls

hand-wrist splints or hand rolls

Fowler's

High Fowler's

Low Fowler's

graduated compression stockings

logrolling

cupping

cradling

one nurse ambulate assist

single ended canes with half-circle handles

single ended canes w/straing handles

tripod or quad cane

holding a cane

types of crutches

walking w/cane