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Joints Flashcards

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How are joints classified

A

Based on range of motion
Synarthrosis-immovable joint
Amphiarthrosis-slightly movable
Diarthrosis-freely movable

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2
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Four types of synarthroses joints

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Suture
Gomphosis
Synchondrosis
Synostosis

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Synovial joints contain

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Joint capsule-2layers synovial membrane and fibrous capsule
Articular cartilage-covers surface of bone and reduces friction
Synovial fluid- lubricant, nutrient distribution, shock absorption

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4
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Two types of biaxial joints

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Condylar joints

Saddle joints

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5
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Medial rotation

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Towards body, mid line

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Lateral rotation

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External or outward away from body

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7
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Supination

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Hands up

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8
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Pronation

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Hands down

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9
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Inversion

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Toes twisted in

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10
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Eversion

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Toes turned out

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11
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Opposition

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Thumb toward surface of palm-grasping objects

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12
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Dorsiflextion

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Ankle flexed up

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13
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Plantar flextion

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Ankle extension- down

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