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Joints & Muscles
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 4
11/04/2008

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Term
Joint Classification
Definition

Diathroses- lots of freely movement

Amphiarthroses- some movement

Synarthroses- no movement

Term

Movements

Definition

Eversion- pulling sole foot out

Inversium- pulling sole foot in

Flesion- Bending knee from straight to angeled position

Extension- Holding head up- extending between 2 bones

Abduction-pull away from mid-line

Adduction- pull into mid-line. Close to body

Dorsification- movement upward of foot

Plantar flexion- pointing toes

Protraction- mandible out

Retraction- jaw in-mandible in

elevation- of mandible closing mouth

Depession- of mandible opening mouth

Term
Concept of what stabalizes joints and degree of mobility
Definition

-articular surfaces

-ligaments

-muscle tone

Term
synovial movement
Definition

anatomy- space in between articulating bones- head, shoulder, knees, elbows

function- secretes synovial fluid & lubricates cartilage. Nurishes with nutriends feeds the cartilage

Characteristic: Mcnisci

Term
Basic Joints
Definition

Collaterals- to the side of knee- prevents femur from slipping from side to side.

Anterior & Posterior Cruciate Ligaments- prevents femur from slipping back & Forward

Patella- Knee cap tendon- reflex test

Menisci- Compression- protects knee

Term
Bursa & Tendon Sheaths
Definition

Tendon Sheaths- Cushions joints where potential wear & tear

Bursa- Bags of synovial membrane

-between bone and bone, tendon & ligaments

Term
Osteoarthritis &rheumatoid arthritis- what are the differences
Definition

Osteoarthritis- old age wear and tear

 

Rheumatoid- young-autoimmune

Term
Menisci
Definition
Fibro cartilage-pad used to protect
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