Joints

Question 1

What is the function of joints?

Answer 1

Allow for movement and flexibility

Question 2

List the 3 types of joints

Answer 2

1. Fibrous
2. Cartilaginous
3. Synovial

Question 3

FIBROUS JOINTS

Name the type of connective tissue and what degree of movement they allow

Answer 3

Dense irregular CT

Little to no movement

Question 4

CARTILAGINOUS JOINTS

Name the type of connective tissue and what degree of movement they allow

Answer 4

Hyaline cartilage or fibrocartilage

Little to no movement

Question 5

SYNOVIAL JOINTS

Name the type of connective tissue and what degree of movement they allow

Answer 5

Articular cartilage

Freely moveable

Question 6

Functions of synovial joints

Answer 6

Reduce friction and absorb shock

Question 7

Types of synovial joints

Answer 7

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Plane

Hinge

Pivot

Ellipsoidal

Saddle

Ball and socket

Question 8

Flexion

Answer 8

Decrease in angle between articulating bones

Question 9

Extension

Answer 9

Increase in angle between articulating bones

Question 10

Hyperextension

Answer 10

Extension beyond anatomical position

Question 11

Lateral flexion

Answer 11

Movement of trunk in frontal plane

Question 12

Abduction

Answer 12

Move away from midline

Question 13

Adduction

Answer 13

Move towards midline

Question 14

Circumduction

Answer 14

distal end of body part moves in circle