joints Flashcards
1
Q
fibrous joints
A
no cavity, no move, (cranial sutures) 2 types = suture and syndesmosis.
2
Q
cartilaginous joints
A
no cavities, somewhat moveable, (growth zones in arms and legs) 2 types = synchondrosis and symphysis.
3
Q
synovial joints
A
have cavities, kept lubricated by synovial fluid, 4 types include plane, uniaxial, biaxial, and multiaxial
4
Q
flexion
A
flexing the biceps, decrease angle between 2 bones
5
Q
extension
A
unbending to increase angle between 2 bones
6
Q
abduction
A
moving a body part away from the midline
7
Q
adduction
A
moving a body part toward the midline
8
Q
circumduction
A
movement of a body part in a circle
9
Q
rotation
A
movement of body part around its axis
10
Q
supine
A
lying face up
11
Q
prone
A
lying face down
12
Q
dorsiflexion
A
flexing foot up towards leg
13
Q
plantar flexion
A
flexing foot down away from leg
