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Joint review packet Flashcards

1
Q

A functional type of joint that has the greatest amount of movement

A

diarthrosis

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2
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A functional type of joint that has the least amount of movement

A

Synarthrosis

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3
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A functional type of joint that is slightly moveable

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amphiarthrosis

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4
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A structural type of joint that has an articular (joint) capsule

A

synovial

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5
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A structural classification that has a cartilage joining the ends of the articulating bones

A

cartilaginous

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6
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A structural type of joint with a joint cavity

A

synovial

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7
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A structural type of joint that is tightly held together by fibrous CT

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Fibrous

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8
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Type of cartilage that covers the articular ends of bones

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Hyaline

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9
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Fluid that lubricates, reduces friction, and gives nutrition to a joint

A

synovial fluid

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10
Q

Tissue at the end of a bone that reduces friction in a joint

A

Articular cartilage

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11
Q

Sac-like structure in a synovial joint that is sometimes present to reduce friction

A

Bursae

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12
Q

The structure that secretes synovial fluid

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Synovial membrane

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13
Q

Synovial joint between the atlas and axis

A

pivot

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14
Q

Synovial joint at shoulder

A

pivot

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15
Q

Synovial joint at the shoulder

A

Ball & socket

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16
Q

Synovial joint at knee

A

hinge

17
Q

Synovial joint between carpal bones

A

Gliding (planar)

18
Q

Synovial joint at thumb

A

saddle

19
Q

Synovial joint between radius and carpals

A

pivot

20
Q

Moves appendages toward midline

A

Adduction

21
Q

Increase angle of joint

A

Extension

22
Q

Downward movement, lowering body vertically

A

depression

23
Q

Palm of hand faces upward

A

Supination

24
Q

Pointing toes downward, raising heel on your tiptoes

A

Plantar flexion

25
Q

Decreases angle of a joint

A

flexion

26
Q

Moves an appendage away from midline

A

Abduction

27
Q

Turns on a pivot with a circular motion

A

Rotation

28
Q

Movement that raises mandible

A

elevation

29
Q

Turn sole of foot inward

A

inversion

30
Q

What is a joint

A

articulation of 2 or more bones

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