Chapter 5: Lesson 3 Flashcards
Osteokinematics
Movement of a limb that is visible.
Arthrokinematics
The description of joint surface movement; consists of three major types: roll, slide, and spin.
Synovial joints
A joint with a fluid-filled joint capsule.
Nonaxial
A gliding joint that moves in only one plane, either back and forth or side to side.
Nonsynovial joints
Joints that have no joint capsule, fibrous connective tissue, or cartilage in the uniting structure.
Ligament
A fibrous connective tissue that connects bone to bone.
Collagen
A protein found in connective tissue, muscles, and skin that provides strength and structure. It is the most abundant protein in the human body.
Elastin
A protein that provides elasticity to skin, tendons, ligaments, and other structures.
Growth plate
A specialized cartilage disc located in the epiphysis that is responsible for longitudinal bone growth.