Chapter 8 Review Flashcards
An inflammation of the whole joint
Arthritis
An inflammation of the synovial bursa that can be caused by excessive stress or tension placed on the bursa
Bursitis
A disease involving a mild bacterial infection
Rheumatic fever
A connective tissue disorder resulting in severe inflammation of small joints
Rheumatoid arthritis
Sometimes referred to as degenerative joint disease
Osteoarthritis
Accumulation of uric acid crystals in the joint at the base of the large toe ( feet and legs joints also)
Gout
Occurs when twisting or turning action tears ligaments associated with a joint
Sprain
Temporary displaced bone from a joint caused by excessive strain on the joint
Dislocation
Bending or decreasing the angle between the bones
Flexion
Increasing the angle between bones and is the opposite of Flexion
Extension
Increases the joint angle beyond the anatomic position
Hyperextension
Moving the bones or limb AWAY from the midline of the body while the opposite
Abduction
Moving the bones or limb TOWARD the midline of the body
Adduction
Moving the bone around a central axis
Rotation
Moving the bone in such a way that the end of the bone or lim describes a circle in the air and the sides of the bone describe a cone in the air
Circumduction