Anatomy and Physiology 1. Which system is responsible for carrying oxygen to the cells of the body and assisting in the removal of waste from the cells of the body? a. Circulatory b. Lymphatic c. Respiratory d. Digestive a. Erythrocytes or red blood cells in the circulatory system carry oxygen (and nutrients) to the cells of the body and transport waste from cells to be processed by other body systems. 2. Synarthrosis, amphiarthrosis and diarthrosis refers to _______________. a. cellular functions b. joint movements c. nervous system functions d. digestive function b - All three are classifications of joint movements. An example of a synarthrosis joint is the skull sutures which permit little to no mobility. An example of amphiarthrosis joint is the cartilage of the vertebra which permits slight mobility. Examples of the diarthrosis joint are the shoulders, hips and knees which permit a wide range of movements. Kinesiology 3. What is the name of the movement that allows a person to stand on their toes? a. Plantar flexion b. Dorsiflexion c. Inversion d. Eversion a - Plantar flexion is the movement that increases the angle between the shin and the superior surface of the foot which allows a person to stand on their toes. 4. Protraction of the scapula brings the medial border of the scapula closer to the spine. True False False - Protraction of the scapula expands the space between the spine and the medial border of the scapula. The action for bringing the scapula closer to the spine is retraction. Pathology and Contraindications 5. A person who is complaining of feeling cranky and nervous, having frequent headaches, sleeping trouble, shaking or trembling, tingly or numbness in skin and unclear thinking could be suffering from which of the following conditions?