Articulations

Question 1

Synarthroses Joints (fibrous Joints)

Answer 1

Immovable Joints

Question 2

Types of Synarthroses joints

Answer 2

Sutures

Question 3

Amphiarthroses (Cartilaginous Joints)

Answer 3

Slightly Moveable

Question 4

Types of Amphiarthroses Joints

Answer 4

Pubic Symphysis, Growth Plate

Question 5

Diarthroses (Synovial Joints)

Answer 5

Freely Moveable

Question 6

Types of Diarthroses Joints

Answer 6

Elbow, knee joints

Question 7

Bending a joint to decrease the angle

Answer 7

Flexion

Question 8

Increases angle between bone by returning to original position

Answer 8

Extension

Question 9

Bending a joint past its normal position

Answer 9

Hyperextension

Question 10

Plantar flexion

Answer 10

Increases the angle of the foot, by pointing it downwards

Question 11

Dorsiflexion

Answer 11

Decreasing the angle of the foot by pointing it upwards

Question 12

Abduction

Answer 12

Moves away from median plane

Question 13

Adduction

Answer 13

Moves towards median plane

Question 14

Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

Answer 14

Reduces joint inflammation (aspirin, ibuprofen)

Question 15

Sprain

Answer 15

Acute musculoskeletal injury to a ligament

Question 16

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

Answer 16

Chronic inflammation of joints