Skeletal System Part 4: Flashcards
1
Q
What is the typical joint structure constructed of?
A
- Two bones held together by ligaments
- Cartilage between bones to prevent rubbing
2
Q
90% of movable joints are what joints?
A
Synovial joints (other 10% don’t have synovial fluid)
3
Q
What are synovial joints?
A
Movable joints that have synovial fluid
4
Q
What color is synovial fluid?
A
Typically clear, if its murky that’s a bad sign
5
Q
Do bones have nerves?
A
Yes
6
Q
What is flexion?
A
The movement of narrowing the gap between joints
7
Q
What is extension?
A
The opposite of flexion
8
Q
What is circumduction?
A
Any circular movements
9
Q
What is abduction?
A
Any movement away from the midline
10
Q
What is adduction?
A
Any movement towards the midline
11
Q
Are abduction and adduction always opposite from each other?
A
Yes
