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21 Cards in this Set
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Movement Sagittal plane that decreases angle of joint and reduces distance between 2 bones - hinge joints - elbow - but hip too. Bend forward at hip. |
Flexion |
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Opposite of flexing - increases angle & distance between 2 bones. If more than 180 - hyperextension |
Extension |
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Movement away from midline in frontal plane. |
Abduction |
Ex: fanning of fingers |
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Opposite of abduction - movement toward midline |
Adduction |
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Movement of bone around axis (longitudinal) - common with ball & socket joints |
Rotation |
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Distal portion of bone moves in a circle. The limb carved a come. |
Circumduction |
Common in Confucius and saddle joints |
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Movement of palm of hand from anterior to posterior |
Pronation |
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Opposite of probation. Hand posterior to anterior. |
Supination |
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Medial turning of the sole of the foot |
Inversion |
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Opposite of inversion. Lateral turning of the sole of the foot. |
Eversion |
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Standing on one's heels - ankle in dorsal direction |
Dorsiflexion |
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Pointing toes, standing on toes, downward flex of toes |
Plantar flexion |
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Build up of uric acid in soft tissue of the joints |
Gouty arthritis |
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Damage or inflammation of burga pad |
Bursitis and tendonitis |
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Ligament damage - torn or stretched |
Sprains |
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Bones forced out of normal positions |
Dislocations or luxations |
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Fibrous bands that form where bones join |
Adhesions |
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Extraneous bone tissue - bumps & jagged edges |
Spurs |
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Referred to as degenerate joint disease. Prevalent in aged people & considered part of the normal aging process |
Osteoarthritis |
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An autoimmune disease that affects more women than men |
Rheumatoid arthritis |
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A disease that affects the joints caused by the bite of a tick |
Lyme disease |
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