Module 5 - Joints Flashcards
1
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Joints definition
A
Are the points where two bones meet and allow for movement of the body to be possible.
2
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Purpose of joints
A
Includes how they join bones together, bear weight and allow movement.
3
Q
Three joint classifications
A
- Fibrous - immoveable
- Cartilaginous - Slightly moveable
- synovial - moveable
4
Q
Pivot joint - location and movement possibilities
A
- Neck, forearm (radius - elbow),
- Only allows movement on one axis = rotation
5
Q
Ball in socket - location and movement possibilities
A
- Hip (femur rests in pelvis), Shoulder (humerus rests in scapula)
- Move in all axis = abduction, adduction, flexion, extension …
6
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Saddle - location and movement possibilities
A
- Thumb
- Flex, extend, adduct, abduct, circumduction
7
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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
8
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Hinge - location and movement possibilities
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- Knee, elbow, ankle
- Only on one axis = flexion and extension
9
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Gliding joint - location and movement possibilities
A
- Carpals, tarsals, clavicle, foot, spine
- Glide or rotate
10
Q
what is the heel bone called?
A
calceneus