Joints

Question 1

What is the function of synovial fluid

Answer 1

Lubrication, nutrient distribution, shock absorption

Question 2

Name synovial joint components

Answer 2

articular cartilage, joint or articular capsule, synovial membrane

Question 3

What are the 4 rotator cuff muscles

Answer 3

1. teres minor
2. infraspinatus
3. supraspinatus
4. subscapularis

Question 4

What are the reinforcing ligaments of the hip joint

Answer 4

pubofemoral, iliofemoral, ischio- femoral

Question 5

What 5 ligaments reinforce the articular capsule of the hip joint

Answer 5

• Ligament of the femoral head
• Transverse acetabular ligament
• Iliofemoral ligament
• Ischiofemoral ligament
• Pubofemoral ligament

Question 6

What is the strongest articulation of the elbow

Answer 6

The strongest articulation at the elbow is the humeroulnar joint, which locks the ulna and the humerus together and functions like a door hinge; the shape of the trochlear notch in the ulna determines the plane of movement and the shapes of the olecranon fossa and olecranon determine the degree of extension possible.

Question 7

What ligaments limit anterior and posterior movements of the tibia

Answer 7

Anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments

Question 8

What is the difference between abduction and adduction

Answer 8

Abduction- moving arm away from body or moving fingers apart from each other
Adduction- moving arm towards body or moving fingers together

Question 9

What is an example of a rotational joint

Answer 9

moving head left and right, moving forearm to supination and pronation

Question 10

Opposition

Answer 10

putting pinky and thumb together

Question 11

Reposition

Answer 11

putting hand back to normal position

Question 12

Inversion of the foot is what

Answer 12

the way I would roll my ankle

Question 13

Eversion of the foot is what

Answer 13

Moving outside of foot up