Skeletal System Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two different categories of the skeleton?
A
- Axial Skeleton - skull, pertibural column, sternum, and ribs.
- Appendicular Skeleton - bones of the upper and lower limbs, the shoulder and hip girdles.
2
Q
What are the three main types of joints?
A
- Fibrous Joints - Allow no movement - Skull
- Cartilaginous Joints - Allow some movement - Hip Girdle
- Synovial Joints - Allow the most movement - Shoulder Girdle
3
Q
Flexion
A
Decrease in the angle of the joint.
4
Q
Extension
A
Increase in the angle of the joint.
5
Q
Abduction
A
Movement away from the body.
6
Q
Adduction
A
Movement toward the body.
7
Q
Dorsiflexion
A
Toes go toward the shin bone.
8
Q
Plantar Flexion
A
Pointing the toes toward the floor. (Calf Raise)
9
Q
Internal/Medial Rotation
A
Toward the middle of the body. (Pigeon Toed)
10
Q
External/Lateral Rotation
A
Toward the outside of the body. (Duck Feet)
11
Q
Supination
A
Palms up
12
Q
Pronation
A
Palms down
13
Q
Inversion
A
Ankle rolls out and weight goes into the outside of your foot.
14
Q
Eversion
A
Ankle rolls in and the outside of your foot comes off of the ground.
15
Q
Sagittal Plane
A
Right and Left side of the body.
