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Anatomy and Physiology (Sem 1) > Joints > Flashcards

Joints Flashcards

1
Q

What are immovable joints called?

A

Synarthorses

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2
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Give an example of a synarthorses joint

A

The sutures of the skull

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3
Q

What are partially movable joints called?

A

Amphiarthroses

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4
Q

Give an example of an amphiarthroses joint

A

Pubic bone connection on the front

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5
Q

What are fully movable joints called?

A

Diarthoses

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6
Q

Give an example of a diarthroses joint

A

Knee

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7
Q

Give an example of a fibrous joint

A

Sutures of the skull bones

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8
Q

True or false: fibrous joints are very movable

A

False

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9
Q

Give an example of a cartilaginous joint

A

Pubic joint

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10
Q

The majority of the joints in the body are what type?

A

Synovial joints

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11
Q

What causes the hip joint to be stable?

A

Iliofemoral ligaments

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12
Q

Which bone in the hand most commonly dislocates?

A

Lunate

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13
Q

What are the most common shoulder injuries?

A

Rotor cuff injuries and tendonitis

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14
Q

When shoulders dislocate where do the bones tend to end up?

A

In the armpit because there isn’t as much support there

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15
Q

Give an example of a saddle joint

A

The thumb

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16
Q

Give an example of a hinge joint

A

Elbow

17
Q

Give an example of a ball and socket joint

A

Hip

18
Q

Give an example of a gliding joint

A

Facet joints of the spine

19
Q

Synovial membranes are mostly made up of what?

A

Water

20
Q

What causes gout?

A

Buildup of uric acid in the joints

21
Q

Give an example of symphyses

A

Cartilage joints

22
Q

Give an example of gomphosis

A

Teeth joints (ew)

23
Q

Give an example of sutures

A

Skull joints

24
Q

Give an example of a syndesmoses joint

A

Between radial and ulnar

25
Q

What is abdution?

A

Moving away from midline

26
Q

What is adduction?

A

Moving towards or across the midline

27
Q

What is the acetabular labrum?

A

It is fibrocartilage that surrounds the acetabulum

28
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Anatomy and Physiology (Sem 1) (7 decks)

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