Skeletal/Joints Flashcards
adduction
bringing toward the midline
abduction
movement away from the midline
amphiarthroses
joints designed for strength and flexibility
angular movements
flexion, extension, hyperextension, dorsiflexion, planterflexing, abduction, adduction
appositional growth
cells in the perichondrium secrete matrix against the external face of existing cartilage
articular cartilage
covers the ends of long bones
atlas
c1 of the cervical vertebrae, allows you to move your head back and fourth
axial skeleton
cut off the arms, legs, its the chest area
axis
c2 of the cervical vertebrae
ball and socket joint
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blood forming tissue
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bony matrix
idk
bursae
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bursitis
an inflammation of a bursa, usually caused by a blow or friction
calcaneous
heel of the foot. weight bearing, balance
carpals
located in the wrist, short bone, allow things to slip and slide over them