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Articulations
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Biology
Undergraduate 2
02/25/2014

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Term
This type of joint does not permit movement.
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Synarthrosis
Term
This type of joint permits little movement.
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Ampiarthrosis
Term
This type of joint is freely moveable.
Definition
Diarthrosis or synovial joint
Term
Pubic symphysis is an example of what type of joint?
Definition
Ampiarthrosis
Term
A suture is an example of what type of joint?
Definition
Synarthrosis
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his type of cartilage, located within synovial joints, has no perichondrium and the matrix contains more water than that of other cartilages.
Definition
Articular Cartilage
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What are three primary functions of synovial fluid?
Definition
Lubrication, Nutrient Distribution, and Shock Absorption
Term
Pad of fibrocartilage located between opposing bones within a synovial joint.
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Meniscus
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Localized masses of adipose tissue covered by a layer of synovial membrane. Protect the articular cartilage and act as packing material.
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Fat Pad
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Small fluid filled pockets in connective tissue that contain synovial fluid and are lined by a synovial membrane.
Definition
Bursae
Term
Bursae form where a tendon or ligament rubs against other tissues. Their function is to...
Definition
Reduce friction and act as shock absorbers
Term
The greater the range of motion at a joint, the ___________ it becomes.
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Weaker
Term
A synovial membrane consists of what type of tissue?
Definition
Areolar covered by an incomplete layer of epithelial
Term
Movement in the anterior-posterior plane that decreases the angle between articulating bones.
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Flexion
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Movement in the anterior-posterior plane that increases the angle between articulating bones.
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Extension
Term
When hyperextending your neck, you're looking at what?
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The Ceiling
Term
Movement away from the longitudinal axis of the body in the frontal plane.
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Abduction
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Movement toward the longitudinal axis of the body in the frontal plane.
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Adduction
Term
Moving your arm in a loop as when you draw a large circle on a white board is called...
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Circumduction
Term
The anterior surface of a limb turns toward the long axis of the trunk. This rotation is called...
Definition
Medial Rotation
Term
This movement turns the hand and wrist from palm facing front to palm facing back.
Definition
Pronation
Term
This movement turns the hand and wrist from palm facing back to palm facing front.
Definition
Supination
Term
This type of synarthrosis is fibrous, and is located between the bones of the skull.
Definition
Suture
Term
This fibrous connection binds teeth to bony sockets. It is a type of synarthrosis.
Definition
Gomphosis
Term
A rigid, cartilaginous bridge between 2 articulating bones. A type of synarthosis.
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Synchondrosis
Term
An example of a _________ can be found in epiphyseal growth plates, rib 1, and the sternum.
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Synchondrosis
Term
Rigid, immovable joint formed from full fusion of 2 bones. Ex: Epiphyseal line. (Bony Fusion)A type of synarthrosis.
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Synostosis
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A type of fibrous ampiarthrosis where bones are connected by ligaments. Ex: between the tibia and fibula.
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Syndesmosis
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A type of ampiarthrosis where bones are separated by fibrous cartilage. Ex: between the vertebrae.
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Symphysis
Term
Articular capsules are (fibrous, cartilaginous, or bony).
Definition
Fibrous
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Diarthroses are lined with ________.
Definition
Synovial Membrane
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Meniscus is _________ cartilage.
Definition
Fibrous
Term
Articular cartilage is _________.
Definition
Hyaline
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