Lo4 Flashcards
1
Q
Example of ball and socket joint
A
Hip, shoulder
2
Q
Example of pivot joint
A
Neck
3
Q
Example of hinge joint
A
Elbow, knee
4
Q
Example of sliding joint
A
Wrist, ankle
4
Q
Example of fixed joint
A
Cranium, pelvis
5
Q
Muscle
A
Contracts and relaxes to move the joint
6
Q
Bone
A
Provides support for the attachment of muscles and other tissues
7
Q
Ligament
A
Attaches one bone to another
8
Q
Tendon
A
Attaches a muscle to a bone
9
Q
Cartilage
A
Reduces friction and absorbs shock in the joint, allows joints to move smoothly
10
Q
Synovial capsule
A
Secretes synovial fluid and maintains joint stability
11
Q
Synovial fluid
A
Lubricates joint
12
Q
Osteoarthritis definition
A
General wear and tear of the joints
13
Q
Osteoarthritis symptoms
A
Stiff joints, cracking noise, knobbly appearance
14
Q
osteoporosis definition
A
Brittle bones
