Articulations (Joints)

Question 1

Know the synovial joint diagram.
a. Joint cavity containing Synovial Fluid
b. Articular Cartilage
c. Synovial Membrane
d. Fibrous Membrane
e. Periosteum

Answer 1

LOOK AT DIAGRAM IN NOTE PACKET UNIT 6

Question 2

Know the knee joint diagram.
a. ACL (anterior cruciate ligament)
b. PCL (posterior cruciate ligament)
c. MCL (medial collateral ligament)
d. LCL (lateral collateral ligament)
e. Meniscus (lateral + medial)
f. Patellar Ligament
g. Quadriceps Tendon

Answer 2

LOOK AT DIAGRAM IN NOT PACKET UNIT 6

Question 3

Know the 6 different types of synovial joints and be able to identify using an example.

Answer 3

a. Planer (ex. wrist, ankles, vertebrae)
b. Hinge (ex. knees, elbows, outer joints of the fingers)
c. Pivot (ex. radius, ulna, atlas that supports the head)
d. Condyloid (ex. knuckle joints of fingers)
e. Saddle (ex. first joint of the thumb)
f. Ball + Socket (ex. shoulder and hip joints)

Question 4

Know the types of synovial joint movements.
a. Flexion
b. Extension
c. Abduction
d. Adduction
e. Supination
f. Pronation
g. Inversion
h. Eversion
i. Protraction
j. Retraction
k. Elevation
l. Depression
m. Dorsiflexion
n. Plantar Flexion

Answer 4

a. Bend elbow to bring forearm up
b. Bent knee to straight leg
c. Raise arm to shoulder height
d. Lower arm to side
e. Palm up
f. Palm down
g. Foot moves inward
h. Foot moves outward
i. Shoulders move forward
j. Shoulders move backward
k. Shoulders move upward
l. Shoulders move downward
m. Foot moves upward
n. Foot moves downward