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Funtional Classification Flashcards

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Synarthrotic

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Immovable joint

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Amphiarthrotic

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Slightly movable

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Diarthroric

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Freely movable

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Synathrosis

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  • Tough edges or interlock
  • May fuse over time
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4 types of Synarthrosis

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Suture - in the skull
Gomphosis - binds teeth in sockets
Synchondrosis - epiphysis, ribs to sternum
Synostosis - fused epiphysis

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Amphiarthrosis

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  • Slightly moveable
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2 types of Amphiarthrosis

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  1. Syndesmosis - ligamentous connection; connection between tibia and fibula
  2. Symphysis - pubic symphysis
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Diarthrosis

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  • Freely movable
  • Synovial joints
  • At the ends of long bones
  • Articulates capsules
  • Articulates cartilage = hyaline cartilage
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Synovial Fluid

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  • Provides lubrication
  • Shock absorbing
  • Nutrient transport
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Accessory structures of a synovial joint

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Meniscus, fat pads, ligaments, tendons, bursae

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Meniscus

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Fibrocartilage

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Fat pads

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Superficial to capsule

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Where are tendons in the synovial joint?

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Pass around it

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Bursae

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Pockets of synovial fluid (provides protection to the bone)

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Luxation

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Complete displacement of a joint

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Subluxation

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Partial displacement of a joint

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What are the 3 types of movements at synovial joints?

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  1. Gliding
  2. Angular motion
  3. Rotation
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What is gliding?

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Linear movement; carpal and tarsal bones

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What are the 6 types of angular motion?

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  1. Flexion
  2. Extension
  3. Hyperextension
  4. Abduction
  5. Adduction
  6. Circumduction
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What are the 4 types of rotating motion?

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Medial, lateral, pronation, and supination

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Flexion

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Reduces angle

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Extension

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Increases angle

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Abduction

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Moves away

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Adduction

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Moves toward

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Circumduction

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Circular, no rotation

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What are the unique movements?

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Inversion, eversion, dorsiflexion, planter flexion

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Inversion

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Twist soles of foot medially

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Eversion

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Twists soles laterally

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Dorsiflexion

30
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Plantar flexion

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Point toes

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Opposition

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Protraction vs retraction

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Jaw excursion

33
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Elevation vs depression

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Shurg shoulders, open mouth

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Lateral flexion

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Hinge joint

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Single plane

36
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What are examples of a hinge joint?

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Elbow, knee, ankle

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Pivot joint

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Rotation only

38
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What is an example of a pivot joint?

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Atlas-axis joint

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Saddle joint

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What is an example of a saddle joint?

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Ellipsoid joint

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What is an example of a ellipsoid joint?

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Radiocarpal joint

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Ball and socket joint

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Round articular faces

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What are examples of b & s joints?

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Hip and shoulder

45
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What is a glenohumeral joint?

46
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What kind of joint is the elbow?

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Humeroradial joint

47
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How is the elbow supported?

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Supported by biceps, brachii, tendon, and elbow ligaments

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Flex

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Bend forward

49
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Extend

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Bends backwards

50
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Vertebral joints

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Gliding joints between inferior and superior articular processes

51
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What joints are found in the vertebral joints?

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Symphyseal joints (between the bodies) - IV discs

52
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What kind of hinge is the knee?

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Complicated hinge

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What articulations are found in the knee?

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2 articulations of the femur and tibia, 1 femoropatellar articulation

54
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How many ligaments are found in the knee?

55
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What does the medial and lateral meniscus do to the knee?

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Locks knees

56
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What are the ligaments of the knee?

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PCL, ACL, MCL, and LCL

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What does the PCL stand for?

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Posterior cruciate ligament

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What does MCL stand for?

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Medial collateral ligament

59
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What does LCL stand for?

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Lateral collateral ligament

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What does ACL stand for?

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Anterior cruciate ligament

61
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Gomphosis

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Fibrous mobile peg-and-socket joint

62
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Metacarpohalangeal joint (MCP)

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Proper term for knuckle

Joints Chapter 9 (7 decks)

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