joints Flashcards
1
Q
what is a joint
A
the junction between two or more bones
allows us ranges of movement while holding our bones together
2
Q
what are the 3 types of joints
A
fixed, semi-movable, freely movable
3
Q
fixed
A
mobility is restricted to provide maximum protection to the brain
4
Q
semi-movable
A
provide some flexibility and yet still protect the spinal cord
5
Q
freely movable
A
provide a ride range of mobility
6
Q
what is extension
A
increases the angle between 2 bones
7
Q
what is flexion
A
decreases the angle between 2 bones
8
Q
what is abduction
A
increases the distance between a limb and the body
9
Q
what is adduction
A
decreases the distance between a limb and the body
10
Q
what is rotation
A
movement of a bone around an axis
