Musculoskeletal system Flashcards
flat bones
protect vital organs
joint
when two or more bones meet for the purpose of moving a body part
synovial joint
the most common type of joint in the body, joint cavity contains synovial fluid
synovial membrane
produces synovial fluid
synovial fluid
lubricates the joint, reduces friction
joint capsule
holds everything in place
bursae
sits between tendon and bone to prevent friction
cartilage
covers the end of the bone providing a smooth friction free surface, shock absorber
ligaments
joins bone to bone
tendons
joins muscle to bone
flexion
bending the limbs at a joint
extension
straightening the limbs at a joint
abduction
moving the limbs away from the midline of your body
adduction
moving the limbs towards he midline of your body
rotation
a circular motion around a fixed point