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9.2 – Synovial Joints Flashcards

1
Q

which type of joint is most likely to develop dysfunction due to its complexity?

A

synovial

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2
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what comprises the outer layer of a synovial joint capsule?

A

fibrous capsule

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3
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what is the function of synovial fluid?

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lubrication

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4
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what is the hyaline cartilage found at the end of the bones w/in a synovial joint called?

A

articular cartilage

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5
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within the skeletal anatomy, what supplies the effort?

A

muscle contraction

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6
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within a lever system, what is the resistance arm?

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the portion of the lever from the fulcrum to the point of resistance

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7
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the inner layer of a joint capsule that secretes synovial fluid is called the ___ membrane

A

synovial

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8
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mechanical advantage is the ratio of what to what?

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a lever’s output force to its input force

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9
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which are parts of a joint capsule?

A

synovial membrane
fibrous capsule

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10
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a lever that would produce more speed or distance (but less force) than the force exerted on it would represent which of the following?

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a lever w/ mechanical advantage of less than 1.0

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which class is a lever with the fulcrum located b/n the effort and resistance?

A

first

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12
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w/in a musculoskeletal lever system, what is the fulcrum?

A

joints

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13
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w/in a lever system, what is the portion of the lever from the fulcrum to the point of resistance called?

A

resistance arm

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14
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what describes a second-class lever?

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the resistance is located b/n the fulcrum and effort

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what is the ratio of a lever’s output force to its input force called?

A

mechanical advantage

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what describes a third-class lever?

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the effort is located b/n the resistance and the fulcrum

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17
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if a lever’s mechanical advantage is less than 1.0, which of the following is true?

A

the lever produces more speed or distance (but less force) than the force exerted on it

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18
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if a lever’s mechanical advantage is less than 1.0, which of the following is true?

A

the lever produces more speed or distance (but less force) than the force exerted on it

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19
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what kind of synovial joint is the trapeziometacarpal joint?

A

saddle joint (biaxial)

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20
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what kind of synovial joint is the ulnar-humeral joint?

A

hinge joint (monoaxial)

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21
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what kind of synovial joint is a joint b/n carpal bones?

A

plane joint (biaxial)

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22
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what kind of synovial joint is a glenohumeral joint?

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ball-and-socket joint (multiaxial)

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23
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what kind of synovial joint is the radioulnar joint?

A

pivot joint (monoaxial)

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24
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what kind of synovial joint is the metacarpophalangeal joint?

A

condylar joint (biaxial)

25
Q

extension fo the arm at the elbow is an example of what type of lever system?

A

3rd class

26
Q

when one is standing in anatomical position, joints are said to be in what position?

A

zero position

27
Q

w/in the skeletal anatomy, what supplies the effort?

A

muscle contraction

28
Q

sitting in a chair and raising one thigh is an example of what class of lever system?

A

2nd

29
Q

a joint that is extended beyond zero position is said to be what?

A

hyperextended

30
Q

the forearm acts as what type of lever when you flex your elbow?

A

3rd class

31
Q

what is moving a body part in the frontal plane away from the midline of the body called?

A

abduction

32
Q

the humeroulnar joint is an example of which type of synovial joint?

A

hinge

33
Q

which movement lowers a body part vertically in the frontal plane?

A

depression

34
Q

when describing musculoskeletal movement from the perspective of anatomical position, joints that have not yet begun to move are said to be in the ___ position

A

zero

35
Q

in which movement does a bone spin on its longitudinal axis?

A

rotation

36
Q

curling a dumbbell is an example of which action at the elbow?

A

flexion

37
Q

a movement that turns the palm forward or upward is called

A

supination

38
Q

T or F:
extending a joint beyond the zero position is always an abnormal movement

A

F

(hyperextending the wrist is a normal movement although hyperextending the knee would be abnormal)

39
Q

which 2 characteristics describe adduction?

A

a movement along the frontal plane
a movement towards the midline of the body

40
Q

bending at the waist to either the left or right side is an example of which movement?

A

lateral flexion

41
Q

which movement raises a body part vertically in the frontal plane?

A

elevation

42
Q

which action is illustrated by twisting at the waist so the chest faces to the left?

A

left rotation

43
Q

which describes pronation?

A

turning the palm downward or posteriorly

44
Q

a joint that is extended beyond zero position is said to be what?

A

hyperextended

45
Q

which 2 characteristics describe rotation?

A

a posterior movement of a bone
movement along a transverse plane

46
Q

which movement is illustrated by tilting your head to the right or left of the midline in the frontal plane?

A

lateral flexion

47
Q

reaching forward to open a door involves which action of the shoulder girdle?

A

protraction

48
Q

which of the following describes elevation?

A

a bone is raised vertically

49
Q

what is movement of the foot upwards, as when walking on your heels, called?

A

dorsiflexion

50
Q

turning the head to look to the right side is an example of which movement?

A

right rotation

51
Q

turning the sole of the foot laterally is called what?

A

eversion

52
Q

a movement that turns the palm forward or upward is called ___

A

supination

53
Q

the joint that is the articulation b/n the arm and shoulder, also known as the shoulder joint is called the ___ joint

A

glenohumeral or
humeroscauplar

54
Q

what is moving a body part posteriorly in the transverse plane called?

A

retraction

55
Q

what are 2 characteristics of protraction?

A

movement along the transverse plane
an anterior movement of the bone

56
Q

what is the movement of toes downward, as when jumping or stepping on a gas pedal, called?

A

plantar flexion

57
Q

when one turns the sole of the too laterally, this movement is called ___

A

eversion

58
Q

reaching forward to open a door involves which action of the shoulder girdle?

A

protraction

59
Q

movement of the foot so that the toes are elevated off of the ground is called ___

A

dorsiflexion

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