4.2 joints and motion. 4.2 muscles Flashcards
what are joints
the point of contact between elements on a skeleton that are moveable or rigidly fixed together with the supporting parts
what is another name for freely moveable joints
diathroses
what holds diarthrosis together
hyaline cartilage
what is a example of a diarthrosis joint
elbow, shoulder, and ankle
what are three distinguishing features of a synovial joint
- contains synovial fluid
- has a synovial membrane
3.has hyaline cartilage over bone surface
what is the tool used to measure the angles of resulting movement or various joints in the body
gonimeter
extension is?
the unbending movement that increases the angle between the bone of the limb
abduction is?
movement away from the middle line of the body
adduction is?
movement toward the middle line of the body
circumduction is?
one end of the appendage that remains stationary while the other makes circular motion
rotation is?
moving a bone around its axis
depression is?
downwards movement of the scapula or manible
elevation is?
upward movement of the scapula or mandible
dorsiflexion
movement of foot towards the upper surface of the body
plantar flexion
movement of foot towards the ground/ away from body