Joints Flashcards
0
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Synovial joint which allows only slight gliding movement
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Gliding joints
1
Q
Poorly vascular, highly innervated
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Articular capsule
2
Q
The axis of a convex articular surface is parallel with the longitudinal axis of the bone
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Pivot joint
3
Q
Biaxial, convex articular surface met with a concave cavity
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Condyloid joint
4
Q
Most freely movable in the body
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Ball and socket joint
5
Q
Carpometacarpal joint of thumb
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allows thumbs to oppose
6
Q
Inflammation, irritation and swelling of a tendon
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Tendonitis
7
Q
Inflamed bursae; common in the shoulder, elbow and hip
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Bursitis
8
Q
Build up of small crystals of uric acid in blood
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Gout
9
Q
Degradation of joints including articular cartilage and subchondral bone leading to loss of cartilage
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Osteoarthritis
10
Q
Highly vascular poorly innervated
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Synovial membrane
