Joints In The Skeleton Flashcards
Name the shoulder girdle movement?
Elevation
What is the role of cartilage?
Cartilage is a dense, durable, tough fibrous connective tissue that is able to withstand compression forces e.g. jumping and running.
Name the ankle movement?
Dorsiflexion
Name the spinal movement?
Lateral flexion
Name the joints that can perform depression?
Shoulder.
Name the hip movement?
Flexion
Name the hip movement?
Abduction
Name the knee movement?
Flexion
Name the ankle movement?
Plantarflexion
What are the short-term effects of exercise on the joints?
- Synovial fluid is released into the joint, reducing the risk of wear and tear.
- Warmer joints move more freely.
What is the role of ligaments?
Ligaments are made of tough, white, non-elastic, fibrous tissue which is strung together in a cord or strap-like formation to withstand a lot of tension.
What is a joint?
A structure in the human body at which two parts of the skeleton are fitted together.
Name the joints that can perform extension?
Shoulder, spinal, elbow, hip and knee.
Name the knee movement?
Extension
Name the hip movement?
External rotation
Name the shoulder girdle movement?
Retraction
Name the joints that can perform flexion?
Shoulder, spinal, elbow, hip and knee.
What is synovial fluid?
Synovial fluid, is a viscous, non-Newtonian fluid found in the cavities of synovial joints. With its egg white–like consistency, the principal role of synovial fluid is to reduce friction between the articular cartilage of synovial joints during movement.
Name the joints that can perform adduction?
Shoulder and hip.
Name the joints that can perform dorsiflexion?..
Ankle.
Name the elbow movement?
Pronation
Name the shoulder movement?
Extension
Give an example of a pivot joint?
The atlas C1 cervical vertebrae rotates around the axis of C2 cervical vertebrae.
In the forearms were the radius an ulna twist around each other.
State two characteristics of ligaments?
- Ligaments attach and connect bone to bone in all joints
- Enhance joint stability
- Guides joint motion and alignment
- Prevents excessive or unwanted motion in the joint.