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9 Cards in this Set
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What are the functions of joints? |
-Bind parts of skeletal system together. -Make bone growth possible. - Enable body to move in response to skeletal muscle contraction. |
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Types of joints based of movement |
-Synarthrotic, immoveable -Amphiarthrotic, slightly moveable -Diarthrotic, freely moveable |
3, SAD |
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Types of Fibrous joints |
-Syndesmosis (btw tibia and fibula) -Suture (skull) -Gomphosis(teeth) |
3, SSG |
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Types of Synovial joints |
-Spheroidal joint/Ball&Socket (hip, shoulder joint) -Condylar/Ellipsoidal Joint (btw carpals and radius) -Plane/Gliding Joint (btw carpals, tarsals) -Hinge Joint (Elbow joint) -Pivot/trochoid joint (btw axis) -Saddle/seller joint (btw thumb and carpals) |
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Joints btw vertebral discs |
Symphysis |
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What is a Bursae, Menisci |
Fluid and a pad that cushion the knee |
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Types of joint movement |
Abduction/addiction Rotation Eversion/inversion |
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Largest and most complex Synovial Joint |
Knee joint |
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Joint Disorders |
-Sprains ( overstretching and tearing of connective tissue) -Bursitis (overuse of joint) -Arthritis (inflamed, swollen joints) -Rheumatoid arthritis (inflamed, thickened Synovial Joint) -Osteoarthritis (cartilage disintegrates gradually) -Lyme Arthritis (Lyme disease) |
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