Intro Flashcards
1
Q
What composes an articular capsule?
A
Fibrous capsule
Synovial membrane
2
Q
What is a saddle hinge?
A
Permits ab/adduction and flexion/extension (e.g. thumb)
3
Q
What is a condyloid joint?
A
Permits ab/adduction and flexion/extension, although movement in one plane is greater (e.g. wrist)
4
Q
What are contractions called that successfully move the joint to shorten the muscle?
A
Concentric or isotonic contractions
5
Q
What are contractions called when the muscle length is increasing?
A
Eccentric contractions
