Joints Flashcards

Identify the different joints

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1
Q

Circumduction

A

Cone Shape movement

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2
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Pronation

A

Rotation of forearm so palm down

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3
Q

Dorsiflexion

A

Lifting foot/toes upwards

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4
Q

Plantar Flexion

A

Pointing toe/foot downwards

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5
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Eversion

A

Plantar surface away from midline

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6
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Inversion

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Plantar surface toward midline

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7
Q

Medial Rotation

A

Rotate towards midline

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8
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Abduction

A

Away from body

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9
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Adduction

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Towards body

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10
Q

Flexion

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Decreases angle of joint

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11
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Supination

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Rotation of forarm so palm upwards

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12
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Lateral Rotation

A

Rotate away from midline

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13
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Extension

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Increases angle of joint

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14
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Fibrous Joint

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Fixed - linked with tough fibrous material and have NO movement

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15
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Cartilaginous Joint

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Slightly movable - formed with tough fibrous cartilage with little/no movement

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16
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Synovial Joint

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Freely movable joint - have smooth hyaline cartilage with secretion for friction

17
Q

Gliding/Plane Joint

A

Bones flat to slide over each other

18
Q

Hinge Joint

A

One bone fits into hole/concave of another

19
Q

Ball and Socket Joint

A

One bone fits around into the cup of another

20
Q

Pivot Joint

A

Rotates around one point of another bone

21
Q

Condyloid Joint

A

Rounded and fits into opposite shape of another bone

22
Q

Saddle Joint

A

Both bones concave and convex surfaces

23
Q

Ligaments

A

Made of connective tissues and holds bones together linked with neighbouring bones where they meet at joints