Module 5 - Joints Flashcards

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Joints definition

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Are the points where two bones meet and allow for movement of the body to be possible.

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Purpose of joints

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Includes how they join bones together, bear weight and allow movement.

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3
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Three joint classifications

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  1. Fibrous - immoveable
  2. Cartilaginous - Slightly moveable
  3. synovial - moveable
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Pivot joint - location and movement possibilities

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  • Neck, forearm (radius - elbow),
  • Only allows movement on one axis = rotation
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5
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Ball in socket - location and movement possibilities

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  • Hip (femur rests in pelvis), Shoulder (humerus rests in scapula)
  • Move in all axis = abduction, adduction, flexion, extension …
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Saddle - location and movement possibilities

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  • Thumb
  • Flex, extend, adduct, abduct, circumduction
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Ellipsoid - location and movement possibilities

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  • Wrist (carpals)
  • Oval shaped (similar to ball in socket) - shape prevents circumduction
  • flex, extend, abduction, adduction, circumduction
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Hinge - location and movement possibilities

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  • Knee, elbow, ankle
  • Only on one axis = flexion and extension
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Gliding joint - location and movement possibilities

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  • Carpals, tarsals, clavicle, foot, spine
  • Glide or rotate
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10
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what is the heel bone called?

A

calceneus

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