Anatomy and physiology Flashcards
What are synovial joints?
Joints that allow free movement and allow a range of movement.
Structure and function of ligaments
A tough band of slightly elastic connective tissue.
Connects bone to bone and stabilises joints during movement.
Structure and function of synovial fluid
Lubricating liquid contained within the joint cavity
Reduces friction and nourished articular cartilage
Structure and function of articular cartilage
Smooth tissue which covers the surface of articulating bones
Absorbs shock and allows friction-free movement
Structure and function of joint capsule
A fibrous sac with an inner synovial membrane
Encloses and strengthens the joint secreting synovial fluid
Structure and function of bursa
A closed, fluid-filled sac found where tendons rub over bones
Reduces friction between tendons and bones.
What is a plane of movement?
The description of three-dimensional movements at a joint.
What is the sagittal plane?
Lies vertically. Divides the body into left and right sides.
e.g. somersaulting in gymnastics
What is the frontal plane?
Lies vertically. Divides the body into anterior (frontal) and posterior (back) parts.
e.g. cartwheel in gymnastics
What is the transverse plane?
Lies horizontally. Divides body into superior (upper) and inferior (lower) parts.
e.g. rotating in the circle when discuss throwing
What are examples of the sagittal plane?
Flexion and extension
What is flexion?
Decreases the joint angle, usually to the front (anterior) of the body.
eg bicep curl in upwards stage
What is extension?
Increases the joint angles, usually to the back (posterior) of the body.
eg bicep curl in downward stage
What is dorsi-flexion?
Unique to the ankle joint.
Decreases the joint angle bringing toes closer to tibia (toes up).
eg when preparing to perform a jump shot in basketball.
What is plantar flexion?
Unique to ankle joint.
Increases the joint angle moving does further away from the tibia (toes down).
eg when taking off in the high jump.
What are examples of the frontal plane?
Abduction and adduction
What is abduction?
When a joint moves the articulating bone away from the midline of the body.
eg lateral raises in the upwards stage
What is adduction?
When a joint moves the articulating bone closer to the midline of the body.
eg lateral raises in the downwards stage
What are examples of the transverse plane?
Horizontal extension, horizontal flexion and extension
What is horizontal extension?
When a joint moves the articulating bone away from the midline of the body.
eg the backwards swing of a discuss throw
What is horizontal flexion?
When a joint moves the articulating bone closer to the midline of the body
eg the forwards swing of a discuss throw
What is rotation?
Occurs at the shoulder and hip joints when an articulating bone turns its longitudinal axis.
Rotation towards the body is medial and away from the body is lateral.
What is a hinge joint?
Motion restricted to one plane
eg elbow, knee and ankle joints
What is a pivot joint?
A rounded bone that articulates with a ring-shape bone which restricts motion to one plane.
eg the radio-ulnar joint
What is a gliding joint?
Almost flat, similar-sized bones that articulate with limited motion in three planes.
eg the spine
What is a ball and socket joint?
A ball shaped head articulates with a cup-shaped socket to give a large range of motion in all three planes.
eg hip and shoulder joint
What is a condyloid joint?
Similar to a ball and socket joint with flatter bone surfaces to allow motion in two planes.
eg the wrist joint
What is a tendon?
A fibrous connective tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone
What are muscles composed of?
Composed of many fibres encased in connective tissues forming tendons at either end.
What is an agonist?
A muscle responsible for creating movement at the join.
Prime mover
What is an antagonist?
A muscle that opposes the agonist providing a resistance for co-ordinated movement.
What is a fixator?
A muscle that stabilises one part of the body while another causes movement.
What is the agonist and antagonist in wrist flexion?
agonist: wrist flexors
antagonist: wrist extensors
What is the agonist and antagonist in elbow flexion?
agonist: biceps brachii
antagonist: triceps brachii
What is the agonist and antagonist in shoulder flexion?
agonist: anterior deltoid
antagonist: posterior deltoid