9.7 Factors Affecting Contact & Range Of Motion @ Synovial Joints

Question 1

Range of Motion (ROM)

Answer 1

Range measured in degrees of a circle, through which the bones of a joint can be moved

Question 2

Factors that affect ROM

Answer 2

1) Structure or shape of bone
2) Strength and tension of joint ligament
3) Arrangement and tension of joint ligaments
4) contact of soft parts
5) hormones
6) disuse