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What are the functions of joints
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1.Allow movement
2.Hold together an area of the body |
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What 3 points that are used to classify joints.
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1. How much the joint moves
2. The material the joint is formed from 3. Presence of a joint cavity |
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What are the three types of joints
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In order from least to most movement
S ynarthrotic A mphiarthrotic D iarthrotic |
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What are the parts of a synovial joint?
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Joint cavity, synovial membrane, synovial fluid, fibrous capsule, ligament, articular cartilage.
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List the different synovial joints that are found in the body
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1.Condyloid
2.Gliding 3.Saddle 4. Hinge 5. Ball and Socket 6. Pivot |
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Name as many different movements that a joint performs
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gliding, flexion, hyperextension, extension, abduction, adduction, circumduction, rotation, elevation, depression, protraction, retraction, supination, pronation, inversion, eversion, dorsiflexion, plantar flexion
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Joints are the ______ part of the skeleton.
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Weakest
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