HIM4610 – Medical Terminology Assignments UNIT 6 Discussion

Terminology Application to Lymphatic and Musculoskeletal Systems

For this discussion, you will choose one of the following websites (both linked in the Resources) to review. Pay particular attention to the medical terminology used at the site. Read the chapters for this before you explore the website. Label your post with the scenario you choose:

Review information from About Lymphoma: Lymphatic System.

Explore the activities at Osteoporosis and Bone Physiology. This website contains animations, a quiz, games, and other information and links that encompass a vast amount of educational material pertinent to this ‘s lessons.

Write a post in which you discuss something of interest from the selected website in relation to what you have learned in this about the lymphatic and immune systems or the musculoskeletal system.

 

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Terminology Application to Lymphatic and Musculoskeletal Systems

Introduction

The lymphatic system is a network of vessels that carries white blood cells, hormones and enzymes throughout your body. It also removes waste from tissues and organs by eliminating them through the skin or digestive tract. The lymphatic system plays an important role in maintaining our health by helping fight infections and removing toxins from the body. For example, when someone has an infection or has a tumor growing on their body, they will often have enlarged lymph nodes to indicate that something is wrong within their immune system.

The Lymphatic System

The lymphatic system is a series of vessels, which transport fluids throughout your body. The main function of this system is to remove excess water and minerals from tissues in the body. It does this by removing blood plasma, which contains proteins and other materials that are not needed for survival—they are done away with via filtration through capillaries into venules and then into veins.

Blood plasma carries nutrients from food sources like carbohydrates (sugars) and fats; amino acids (the building blocks for protein); vitamins A, D, E & K; iron; calcium; phosphorus as well as other chemicals such as potassium or sodium ions which help regulate fluid balance within cells – basically everything you need to stay alive!

An Overview of the Lymphatic System

The lymphatic system is a network of vessels and nodes that carry lymph, a clear fluid that carries proteins, fats and water. The lymph then flows through the lymphatic system and into your blood.

The vessels in your body are very thin so they don’t have valves to prevent backflow (which would be dangerous).

Components of the Lymphatic System

The lymphatic system consists of lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, and lymphoid tissues. Lymph is a clear fluid that collects in the blood vessels of the body. It drains from the digestive tract into a network of tubes called lacteals (lymphatics). These tubes empty directly into one of two large organs: the spleen or thymus gland. The spleen filters out cellular debris and viruses while it stores red blood cells until they are needed again for shipment through another vein in your body’s circulatory system.

Lymph nodes are bean-shaped structures located throughout your body that filter out bacteria and viruses before they enter your bloodstream so you don’t get sick from them!

Functions of the Lymphatic System

The lymphatic system is a network of vessels that carry cellular wastes and other substances throughout the body. It also protects against infections by filtering out foreign substances that enter through wounds or when an injury occurs.

The lymphatic system’s main function is to regulate blood flow, which it does by redistributing fluid from one part of your body to another as needed. In addition, it helps maintain healthy immune systems and regulates body temperature and blood pressure levels.

Musculoskeletal System

The muscular system is made up of muscles and bones. Muscles are tissues that make up the muscular system, which is responsible for movement in the body.

Muscles are attached to bones by tendons (the tissue connecting muscle to bone). The tendons allow muscles to move freely without being restricted by joints or other structures, allowing them to perform their functions more efficiently.

There are many different types of joints throughout your body; however, most are involved with supporting or stabilizing you while you’re upright on two legs or four limbs at once—walking bipedally or quadrupedally respectively (moving on all fours).

What are Muscles?

Muscles are the body’s engines. They work together in pairs, one muscle contracting and the other relaxing. When you move your arm, for example, it’s the biceps which contracts and causes your forearm to flex up toward your shoulder; at the same time, the triceps relaxes so that your elbow stays flexed against your upper arm (the radius bone).

Muscles are made of muscle fibers composed of many tiny tubes called sarcomeres that contract together when stimulated by nerves or chemicals called neurotransmitters (nerve transmitters). Muscle fibers can be found throughout every organ in your body—they’re even found under skin!

What is Connective Tissue?

Connective tissue is a type of tissue that binds and supports the body. It consists of three main types of cells: fibroblasts, osteoblasts, and chondrocytes. The extracellular matrix (ECM) is made up of collagen, elastin and other proteins which form a framework for holding together other tissues. Collagen is an important structural protein found in connective tissues such as skin, tendons and ligaments; it’s also an excellent material for making rubber-like materials like car tires!

What is a Joint?

Joints are the places where two bones meet. There are three types of joints: synovial joints, cartilaginous joints and fibrous joints. Synovial (synonyms include: synchondrosis, joint capsule or sacroiliac) is the most common type of joint in humans; it consists of a ball-and-socket or hinge mechanism that allows for movement in all directions. Cartilaginous (cartilage side) refers to cartilage tissue that covers and protects another bone from rubbing against it during movement; this type is found at connection points between adjacent bones such as knee caps or vertebrae; there is no fluid present within these tissues because they don’t have any blood vessels running through them like actual ligaments do

Types of Joints

• Fibrous joints: These are the most common type of joint, and they’re the most common in your body. They’re made up of fibrous tissue that allows bones to glide over each other.

• Cartilaginous joints: These joints are made up of cartilage, which is a type of tough elastic tissue that cushions bones against each other and provides some flexibility in motion. They’re found only in animals who walk on land (like humans), as opposed to crawling or swimming underwater as many other species do.

• Synovial joints: Synovium is a synovial membrane inside each joint capsule; this membrane helps form an internal lubricating fluid that keeps things moving smoothly throughout your body’s various movable parts (including those represented by bones). The two main types are menisci (Greek for “sleeves”)—round pads on either side between femur heads within knee caps—and bursae (Latin for “bags”): fluid-filled sacs located under skin surfaces where they come into contact with muscles during movement

Conclusion

The lymphatic system is a part of the body’s defense against disease and infection. It is made up of vessels, cells and tissues that function together to cleanse our bodies of toxins and waste products. This system relies on the natural flow of fluids through the body’s tissues so that it can effectively remove these materials from our systems when necessary. The lymph nodes are located throughout our bodies in order to filter out foreign objects that may be dangerous if they enter into circulation while traveling through these channels