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Structure recognition review- joints Flashcards

1
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Sutures of skull

A

fibrous- no movement

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Temporomandibular

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modified hinge joint- open/close, protraction/retraction, lateral deviation

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Atlanto-occipital

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atlas to skull- condyloid (functions like hinge)- flexion/extension (nodding), slight lateral movement

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4
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Atlanto-axial

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atlas to axis- pivot- rotation

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5
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Facet

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Planar- looking over shoulder (cervical), rotation (thoracic), lumbar (flex/ex)

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6
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Intervertebral

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vertebrae and disc- cartilagenous- slight movement

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Sternocostal

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rib & sternum- cartilaginous

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8
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Costovertebral

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rib & vertebral body- planar

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Costotransverse

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rib & transverse process- planar

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Lumbosacral

A

L5 & S1- cartilaginous-slight movement

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Sacrococcygeal

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sacrum & coccyx- cartilaginous or fibrous

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Sternoclavicular

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sternum & clavicle- planar (can vary!)- elevation/depression; horizontal flex, ex, ad & ab; ant. & post. Rotation

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13
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Acromioclavicular

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acromion process of scapula & clavicle- planar- small movements accompanying shoulder joint movements

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14
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Scapulothoracic

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scapular and post. Rib cage- not a true joint- elevation/depression, protraction/retraction, upwards/downwards rotation, tilting of scapula

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Glenohumeral

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glenoid fossa & humerus- ball and socket- flex/ex, ad/ab, int./ex. rotation, circumduction

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16
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Humeroulnar

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humerus & ulnar- hinge- flex/ex

17
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Radiohumeral

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humerus & radius- limited ball and socket- flex/ex

18
Q

Prox. & Dist. Radioulnar

A

radius & ulnar- pivot- supination/pronation

19
Q

Radiocarpal

A

condyloid- flex/ex, radial & ulnar deviation

20
Q

Metacarpo-phalangeal

A

metacarpals and proximal phalanges- ellipsoid for 2-4, hinge for thumb- flex/ex, ab/ad

21
Q

Intercarpal

A

planar

22
Q

1st Carpometacarpal joint

A

saddle- flex/ex, ad/ab, circumduction- rest are ellipsoid= flex/ex, ad/ab

23
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Interphalangeal

A

hinge- flex/ex

24
Q

Sacroiliac

A

sacrum to hip bones- fiborous/synovial- limited mobility

25
Q

Pubic symphysis

A

join hip bones- cartilaginous

26
Q

Hip

A

hip bones to femur- ball and socket- flex/ex, ad/ab, int./ext. rotation, circumduction

27
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Tibiofemoral

A

femur and tibia- hinge- flex/ex, rotation during flexion

28
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Patellofemoral

A

planar

29
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Proximal tibiofibular

A

planar

30
Q

Distal tibiofibular

A

fibrous with slight movement

31
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Talocrural

A

leg to foot- hinge- dorsiflexion & plantarflexion

32
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Subtalar

A

talus & calcaneus- condyloid- inversion/eversion

33
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Midtarsal/transverse

A

planar

34
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Metatarsophalangeal

A

condyloid- flex/ex, ad/ab

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