Articulations

Question 1

freely movable bones. “synovial joints” –> synovial membrane–> synovial fluid (reduce friction). Di=two

Answer 1

diathrosis

Question 2

bones of the skull, non movable. Syn=together

Answer 2

synarthrosis

Question 3

slightly movable, such as pubic symphysis.

Answer 3

amphiarthrosis

Question 4

decreasing angle between joints or of the head and neck

Answer 4

flexion

Question 5

increasing angle between joints

Answer 5

extension

Question 6

take away from midline; hips and shoulders

Answer 6

abduction

Question 7

move toward the midline; hips and shoulders

Answer 7

adduction

Question 8

movement of shoulder in cone shaped motion. also the rotation of head, shake of head.

Answer 8

circumduction

Question 9

can be of the mandible, to be move inferiorly and open mouth.

Answer 9

depression

Question 10

move superiorly and in case of mandible, to close mouth or tighten jaws/mandible.

Answer 10

elevation

Question 11

to move anteriorly, can also be done of the mandible.

Answer 11

protraction

Question 12

to move posteriorly, can also be done of the mandible.

Answer 12

retraction

Question 13

of the ankle, toes pulled up toward head

Answer 13

dorsiflexion

Question 14

of the ankle, toes point toward ground

Answer 14

plantarflexion

Question 15

motion of the forearm from radius, facing the palm in anatomical position

Answer 15

supination

Question 16

motion of the forearm from radius, facing the palm posteriorly therefore opposite of anatomical position.

Answer 16

pronation