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Joints Flashcards

1
Q

what are joints

A

where two or more bones meet

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2
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what is movement at joint

A

articulation

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3
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what are the different joints

A
  • synovial
  • cartilaginous
  • fixed/fibrous
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4
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what is synovial joint

A

fully movable

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5
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what is cartilaginous joint

A

slightly moveable

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6
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what is fixed/fibrous joint

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immovable

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7
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what are examples of fibrous joint

A

cranium, sacrum

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8
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what are examples of cartilaginous joint

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between vertebrae

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9
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what are examples of synovial joint

A

elbow, shoulder

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10
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what is synovial fluid

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lubricates to reduce friction

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11
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what is synovial membrane

A

releases synovial fluid

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12
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what is articular cartilage

A

prevent bones from rubbing and absorbs shock

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13
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what is joint capsule

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surrounds synovial joint and protects and stabilises it

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14
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what is ligament

A

join bone to bone and holds bone in place

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15
Q

sporting example of articular cartilage

A

professional long distance runner

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16
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sporting example of ligaments

A

contact sports or sudden twists

17
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sporting examples of synovial

A

wheelchair athlete wrists and shoulder joints

18
Q

what are the different types of synovial joints

A
  • hinge
  • ball and socket
  • saddle
  • pivot
  • gliding
  • condyloid
19
Q

where are hinge joints found

A

knee, elbow, ankle

20
Q

where are ball and socket joints found

A

shoulder and hip

21
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what movement does the hinge joint allow

A

only forward and backward movement e.g. flexion and extension

22
Q

what is a ball and socket joint

A

rounded end of the bone that fits inside a cup shaped ending of another bone

23
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what movement does a ball and socket joint allow

A

movement in all directions and rotation

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