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Exam 3 Flashcards

1
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Articulation

A

Where two bones meet (aka a joint)

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2
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Synarthrosis

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A joint with no movement

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3
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Amphiarthrosis

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A joint with some/partial movement

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Diarthrosis

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A joint with free movement

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5
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Syndesmosis

A

A type of joint where two adjacent bones (tibia + fibula) are joined by a membrane or ligament

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6
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What are the different types of joints?

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Suture
Gomphosis
Synchondrosis
Syndesmosis
Symphysis

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7
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Synarthrosis joints (no movement) can be both _______ or ________

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Fibrous; cartilaginous

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8
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Amphiarthrosis joints (little movement) can be both _______ or ________

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Fibrous; cartilaginous

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9
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Diarthrosis joints (free movement) are classified in what structural category?

A

Synovial

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10
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What are the types of synarthrosis joints?

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Suture, gomphosis, synchondrosis

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11
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What are the types of fibrous synarthrosis joints?

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Suture, gomphosis

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12
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What are the types of cartilaginous synarthrosis joints?

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Synchondrosis

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13
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Which type of joint is classified as a fibrous connection plus interlocked surfaces?

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Suture

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14
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What is an example of where a suture joint can be found?

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Between the bones of the skull

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15
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Which type of joint is classified as fibrous connections plus an insertion in a bony socket (alveolus)?

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Gomphosis

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16
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What is an example of where a gomphosis joint can be found?

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Between the teeth and bony sockets in the maxillae and mandible

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17
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What type of joint is classified as an interposition of cartilage bridge or plate?

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Synchondrosis

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18
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What is an example of a place where a synchondrosis joint could be found?

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Between the first pair of ribs and sternum

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19
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What are the two types of amphiarthrosis joints?

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Syndesmosis and symphysis

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20
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What type of joint is classified as a ligamentous connection?

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A syndesmosis joint

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21
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What type of joint is classified as a connection by a fibrocartilage pad?

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Symphysis

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22
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What is an example of where a syndesmosis joint could be found?

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Between the tibia and fibula

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23
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What is an example of where a symphysis joint could be found?

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Between the two pubic bones

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24
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What type of joint is classified as a complex joint bounded by a joint capsule and containing synovial fluid?

A

Synovial joint (diarthrosis)

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25
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What is an example of where a synovial joint could be found?

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The knee, between the femur and tibia

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26
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Which type of joint offers no movement?

A

Synarthrosis

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27
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Which type of joint offers little movement?

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Amphiarthrosis

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28
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Which type of joint offers the freedom of movement?

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Diarthrosis

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29
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What is an example of a synarthrosis joint?

A

The sutures of the skull

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30
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What is an example of an amphiarthrosis joint?

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The vertebrae

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31
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What is an example of a diarthrosis joint?

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The knee

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32
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Joined by a connective fibrous sheath of some kind, no joint cavity.

A

Fibrous joint

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33
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Skull sutures are held by _______ between the bones.

A

Fibers

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34
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Roots of teeth into the bones are anchored by the ___________ ligament.

A

Periodontal

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35
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some bones are held together by a ligament (____________ membrane) like the radius and ulna.

A

Interosseous

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36
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Two bones joined by a joint capsule and filled with synovial fluid.

A

Synovial joint

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37
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Most of the larger joints are _________ like the shoulder, elbow, hip and knee.

A

Synovial

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38
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All diarthroses are categorized structurally as ________ joints

A

Synovial

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39
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A slightly movable joint is called _______

A

An amphiarthrosis

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40
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A syndesmosis is an example of ____________

A

An amphiarthrosis

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41
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Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a diarthrosis?

a) Articular cartilages reduce friction between articulating bones
b) It may be located between the bones of the cranium
c) It may be affected by rheumatic diseases collectively called arthritis.
d) It is surrounded by a fibrous joint capule

A

B

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42
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the connective tissue that holds a tooth to a bony socket in a gomphosis is called the?

A

Periodontal ligament

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43
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Hyaline cartilage covering the end of a bone

A

Articular cartilage

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44
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Articular (joint) capsule fibrous connective tissue structure that is attached to each bone

A

Articular capsule

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45
Q

Fibrocartilage pads absorbing forces

A

Menisci

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46
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Sacs of connective tissue filled with synovial fluid; reduce friction around a ligament or tendon

A

Bursae

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47
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All synovial joints have an ____________ that lines the joint cavity.

A

Articular capsule

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48
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In a synovial joint, each bone is covered by _____________ made of hyaline cartilage to reduce friction and ease movement.

A

Articular cartilgae

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49
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In a synovial joint, _________ reduces friction and nourishes the articular cartilage.

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Synovial fluid

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50
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In a synovial joint, lining the articular capsule is a _____________ that produces the synovial fluid.

A

Synovial membrane

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51
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A _________ is a fibrous connective tissue that attaches bone to bone, and usually serves to hold structures together and keep them stable.

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Ligament

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52
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A ligament is a fibrous connective tissue that attaches _______ to ________, and usually serves to hold structures together and keep them stable.

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Bone; bone

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53
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What type of tissue are ligaments made of?

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Dense regular connective tissue

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54
Q

Ligaments both support and limit joint ______

A

Motion

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55
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__________ ligaments are outside of the articular capsule

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Extrinsic

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56
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_________ ligaments are found within the articular capsule

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Intrinsic

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57
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A ________ is a fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone.

A

tendon

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58
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A tendon is a fibrous connective tissue that attaches _______ to _______

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Muscle; bone

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59
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What type of tissue are tendons made of?

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Dense regular connective tissue

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60
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Tendons _______ the muscles to the joints they move and help support the stability of the joint

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Anchor

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61
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Tendons anchor the muscles to the joints they move and help support the _________ of the joint

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Stability

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62
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Fibrocartilage pieces that aid in joint stability by giving protection of compressive forces and guide the joint movement

A

Menisci

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63
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What are some examples of menisci?

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The meniscus of the knee and the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)

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64
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The menisci are ___________ pieces that aid in joint stability by giving protection of compressive forces and guide the joint movement

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Fibrocartilage

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65
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Synovial fluid sacs around tendons, ligaments or skin that decreases friction and direct contact at the joint.

A

Bursae

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66
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Bursae are Synovial fluid sacs around tendons, ligaments or skin that decreases ________ and direct contact at the joint.

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Friction

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67
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Where are bursae found?

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Between skin and bones, muscle and bone, between two muscles, or between tendon and bone.

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68
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_________bursae are found between skin and bone

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Subcutaneous

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69
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What is an example of a subcutaneous bursae?

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Achilles tendon

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70
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________ bursae are found between skin and bone

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Submuscular

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71
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What is an example of a submuscular bursae?

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Hip (trochanter bursa)

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72
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______ bursae are found between a tendon and bone

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Subtendinous

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73
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A tendon ______ surrounds tendons when they cross a joint

A

Sheath

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74
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What is an example of a subtendinous bursae?

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Subscapularis of the shoulder blade

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75
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Found around articular cartilages and filling spaces in the body; Helps to fill in spaces when joints move.

A

Fat pads

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76
Q

The ____________ is a joint structure that increases surface area for attachment of the humeral head at the shoulder joint

A

Glenoid labrum

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77
Q

A labrum is made up of ___________

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Fibrocartilage

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78
Q

What are the features that make the elbow stable?

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Olecranon process contacting the humerus
Ligaments around the joint.
Muscles crossing the joint.
It is non weight bearing.

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79
Q

What features make the shoulder stable?

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Ligaments around the joint, muscles crossing the joint, it is non-weight bearing

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80
Q

What are the different shapes of joints?

A

Multiaxial
Biaxial
Uniaxial

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81
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Movement in three anatomical planes

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Multiaxial

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82
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Movement in two anatomical planes

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Biaxial

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83
Q

Movement in one anatomical plane

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Uniaxial

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84
Q

What type of joint is classified by a rounded head of a bone (ball) into a depressed cavity of another (socket)

A

Ball and socket joint

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85
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Ball and socket joints are _________ joints, most moveable of all joints in the body

A

Multiaxial

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86
Q

What are some examples of ball and socket joints?

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Hip and shoulder

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87
Q

What type of joint is uniaxial diarthrosis (movement in one plane)?

A

Pivot joint

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88
Q

What type of joint allows rotation around a single point?

A

Pivot joint

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89
Q

What are some examples of a pivot joint?

A

C1 and C2, proximal radioulnar joint

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90
Q

Hinge joints are ________ joints (movement)

A

Uniaxail

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91
Q

_______ joints allow for just movement in one plane, flexion and extension

A

Hinge

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92
Q

In a _______ joint, one bone has a concave surface where the other bone is convex and they fit together

A

Hinge

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93
Q

What are some examples of hinge joints?

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Knee, interphalangeal joints (fingers), elbow

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94
Q

In ________ joints, both bones have a saddle shape. One with a concave surface and one with a convex surface

A

Saddle

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95
Q

saddle joints are _______ joints

A

Biaxial

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96
Q

What are some examples of saddle joints?

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Trapezium and first metacarpal (thumb)

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97
Q

In a ________ joint, one bone has a depression where the other bone or bones have a rounded end.

A

Condyloid

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98
Q

Condyloid joints are ________ joints (where a hinge is only one plane)

A

Biaxial

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99
Q

What are some examples of condyloid joints?

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Metacarpophalangeal joint (knuckle)

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100
Q

In a _______ joint, both bones have a relatively flat surface

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Plane

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101
Q

Plane joints are _______ joints

A

Multiaxial

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102
Q

What are some examples of plane joints?

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Carpal bones, tarsal bones, acromioclavicular joint

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103
Q

The glenohumeral joint is a ________ joint

A

Ball and socket

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104
Q

The Atlantoaxial joint is a ______ joint

A

Pivot

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105
Q

The hip joint is a ________ joint

A

Ball and socket

106
Q

The elbow joint is a _______ joint

A

Hinge

107
Q

The knee is a _______ joint

A

Hinge

108
Q

The intercarpal joints are _________ joints

A

Plane

109
Q

The radioulnar joint is a _________ joint

A

Pivot

110
Q

The intertarsal joints are ______ joints

A

Plane

111
Q

A hinge joint is a ________ joint

A

Uniaxial

112
Q

A ball-and-socket joint is a __________ joint

A

Multiaxial

113
Q

A gliding (plane) joint is a _________ joint

A

multiaxial

114
Q

A condyloid (ellipsoidal) joint is a ________ joint

A

Biaxial

115
Q

A pivot joint is _______

A

Uniaxial

116
Q

A saddle joint is ________

A

Biaxial

117
Q

True or false? The pubic symphysis and the articulations between vertebral bodies are examples of two synovial joints.

A

False. Both are examples of slightly movable, or amphiarthrotic, joints.

118
Q

True or false? The only true saddle joint in the body is the thumb.

A

False. The sternoclavicular joint is the other.

119
Q

Which of the following statements about synovial fluid is/are/ true?

  • Synovial fluid acts as a lubricant within the joint
  • Synovial fluid provides a medium for nutrient distribution in the joint.
  • Synovial fluid contains proteoglycans
A

All of the listed statements are true

120
Q

protects articular cartilage and acts as packing material for the joint

A

Fat pad

121
Q

interconnects articulating bones and passes outside capsule

A

Extracapsular ligaments

122
Q

although not part of the articulation, pass around the capsule and limit the range of motion

A

Tendons

123
Q

pad of fibrocartilage that may channel the flow of synovial fluid

A

Mensicus

124
Q

support the wall of the joint from inside the capsule

A

Intracapsular ligaments

125
Q

reduce friction and act as shock absorbers

A

Bursae

126
Q

A bursa is __________ that decreases friction within a synovial joint.

A

a sac of synovial fluid

127
Q

Closing an angle or movement in and anterior direction

A

Flexion

128
Q

Closing a joint angle or movement in a posterior direction

A

Extension

129
Q

Side bending

A

Lateral flexion

130
Q

Moving posterior on a horizontal plane

A

Retraction

131
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Moving anterior on a horizontal plane

A

Protraction

132
Q

Moving superiorly

A

Elevation

133
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Moving inferiorly

A

Depression

134
Q

Flexion of the ankle or lifting the toes upward

A

Dorsiflexion

135
Q

An extension of the ankle or pointing the toes downward

A

Plantar flexion

136
Q

Uniaxial joint that allows for rotational movement

A

Pivot

137
Q

Uniaxial joint that allows for flexion/extension movements

A

Hinge

138
Q

Biaxial joint that allows for flexion/extension, abduction/adduction, and circumduction movements

A

Condyloid and saddle

139
Q

Multiaxial joint that allows inversion and eversion of foot, or flexion, extension, and lateral flexion of the vertebral column

A

Plane

140
Q

Multiaxial joint tha tallows flexion/extension, abduction/adduction, circumduction, and medial/lateral rotation movements.

A

Ball-and-socket

141
Q

What are the different types of joints?

A

Pivot
Hinge
Condyloid
Saddle
Plane
Ball-and-socket

142
Q

What are the spinal joints?

A

Intervertebral disc and facet joints (articular process of the vertebrae).

143
Q

Flexion ________ an angle and extension _________ an angle

A

Decreases; increases

144
Q

Flexion movement occurs in the _________ plane and extension movement occurs in the ________ plane

A

Anterior; posterior

145
Q

Typically, a ____________ or ______________ is movement beyond the normal physiological plane allowed by the joint.

A

Hyperflexion; hyperextension

146
Q

_________ forces applied to the joint can stretch the supporting ligaments, muscles and tendons resulting in injury or an unstable joint.

A

Abnormal

147
Q

Abduction and adduction occurs in the?

A

Extremities, fingers and toes

148
Q

Abduction is movement _____ from the midline

A

Away

149
Q

Adduction is movement _______ the midline

A

Toward

150
Q

Combination of flexion, adduction, extension, and abduction at a joint – circular motion

A

Circumduction

151
Q

Joints that allow for abduction and adduction, and circumduction

A

Condyloid, saddle, ball-and-socket

152
Q

Pivot joints only allow ________

A

Rotation

153
Q

Which joint has a special rotation movement?

A

Radioulnar

154
Q

What are the special rotation movements of the radioulnar joint?

A

Supination and pronation

155
Q

_________ rotation - toward the midline

A

Internal

156
Q

__________ rotation - away from the midline

A

External

157
Q

A type of flexion - a movement that pulls the toes “up” towards the body or lets a person stand on the heels

A

Dorsiflexion

158
Q

(a form of extension) is toes down or on the toes

A

Plantarflexion

159
Q

_______ turns the sole of the foot in towards the midline. It allows the person to walk on the outer side of the foot.

A

Inversion

160
Q

_________ turns the sole of the foot out from the midline. It allows a person to walk on the inside of the foot (in a way similar to being flat-footed)

A

Eversion

161
Q

Occurs at the ankle joint (hinge between tibia and talus).

A

Dorsiflexion/plantarflexion

162
Q

Occurs at the intertarsal joints (plant joints) not at the tibia and tarsal bone.

A

Inversion/eversion

163
Q

touching the thumb to the other fingers (like making an OK sign).

A

Opposition

164
Q

Putting the thumb back into the anatomical position.

A

Reposition

165
Q

move the bone forward

A

Protraction

166
Q

Move the bone backward

A

Retraction

167
Q

Moves the bone upward

A

Elevation

168
Q

Moves the bone back down

A

Depression

169
Q

What motion is allowed at the ankle?

A

Dorsiflexion and inversion

170
Q

A pivot joint allows what motion?

A

Rotation

171
Q

You want to reach behind to grab something from your back seat.

What motions must be allowed at the shoulder?

A

Extension, external rotation, and abduction

172
Q

movement away from the longitudinal axis of the body

A

Abduction

173
Q

movement in a loop (circular motion)

A

Circumduction

174
Q

moving toward the longitudinal axis of the body, restoring anatomical position

A

Adduction

175
Q

extension past anatomical position

A

Hyperextension

176
Q

increasing the angle between articulating elements

A

Extension

177
Q

reducing the angle between articulating elements

A

Flexion

178
Q

True or false? The only joint in the human body that allows for complete, 360-degree rotational movement is the articulation between C1 and C2.

A

False. Rotational movement is never complete.

179
Q

Abduction and adduction are movements that _________.

A

involve only the appendicular skeleton

180
Q

Which joints will allow rotation?

  • Articulation between C1 and C2
  • Ankle
  • Shoulder
  • Carpometacarpal joint
  • Radioulnar joint
A

Radioulnar joint
Articulation between C1 and C2
Shoulder

181
Q

The saddle joint of the thumb allows for ___________

A

Opposition

182
Q

Abnormal fusion between two bones that make up a joint

A

Ankylosis

183
Q

Inflammation of a joint

A

Arthritis

184
Q

Ligaments stretched beyond, tearing the collagen fibers

A

Sprain

185
Q

Overstretching of muscle tearing muscle fibers or tendons

A

Strain

186
Q

Inflammation of a bursa

A

Bursitis

187
Q

Abnormal spinal curvature

A

Scoliosis

188
Q

_________ is a general term indicating inflammation of the joint that can cause stiffness, joint pain and limited mobility.

A

Arthritis

189
Q

___________ typically affects synovial joints. According to the CDC (2021) 1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with arthritis. The causes of it vary depending on the type.

A

Arthritis

190
Q

What are the three major types of arthritis?

A

Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Gout

191
Q

Osteoarthritis is often referred to as “____________________” arthritis since it often is associate with injury to the articular cartilage

A

Wear and tear

192
Q

In osteoarthritis, damage or wear to the ________ cartilage leaves the bones in closer contact, increases production of synovial fluid and leads to swelling of the affected joint.

A

Articular

193
Q

In osteoarthritis, bones can respond with increase _________ under the articular cartilage which in turn can lead to irregular bone surfaces causing a decrease in range of motion and inflammation.

A

Thickening

194
Q

What are the risk factors with osteoarthritis?

A

Age
Joint injury
Overuse
Obesity
Genetics

195
Q

Early treatment for osteoarthritis?

A

Mobility and muscle strengthening and anti-inflammatory medication

196
Q

With osteoarthritis, later treatment can involve ________ to clean up the joint or a joint replacement.

A

Surgery

197
Q

Autoimmune disease in which the body attacks the synovial joints

A

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

198
Q

With rheumatoid arthritis, usually ______ side(s) of the body are affected - hands, knees, etc.

A

Both

199
Q

The _______ spine is a common site for rheumatoid arthritis, at the atlas and axis

A

Cervical

200
Q

In rheumatoid arthritis, the actual ____________ and bone underneath cause deformity

A

Synovial membrane

201
Q

In rheumatoid arthritis, the joints and other tissues like ______, _____, and _____ can be affected also.

A

Lungs, heart, and eyes

202
Q

In rheumatoid arthritis pain and stiffness are common but more swelling and deformity occur than in ___________

A

Osteoarthritis

203
Q

Risk factors with rheumatoid arthritis?

A

Age (while not associated with wear and tear, the incidence increases with age)
Women are more often affected than men
Genetics
Smoking
Obesity
Other autoimmune diseases

204
Q

What are DMARDs?

A

Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs

205
Q

Common treatments for rheumatoid arthritis?

A

DMARDs
Biologicals, both reduce disease progression. Surgery (including joint replacement), self care

206
Q

A drug that stops or slows damage caused by inflammation (used for rheumatoid arthritis often)

A

Biologicals

207
Q

What kind of self-care can help treat rheumatoid arthritis?

A

Healthy diet
Keep weight in normal BMI range
Exercise

208
Q

Arthritis caused by uric acid crystals deposited in joints

A

Gout

209
Q

Uric acid comes from the breakdown of?

A

Nucleic acids

210
Q

What causes gout?

A

The kidneys do not eliminate enough uric acid causing a build-up in tissues.

211
Q

In _________, Usually only one joint at a time is affected and it tends to occur in the big toe, the knee or ankle but any joint could be affected.

A

Gout

212
Q

What joints does gout affect?

A

Usually only one joint at a time ( most often the big toe, knee, or ankle)

213
Q

______ often comes and goes and may affect different joints at different times.

A

Gout

214
Q

Unlike other arthritis types, _______ is very painful; the joint is swollen and red.

A

Gout

215
Q

Risk factors for gout?

A

Males are more at risk
Obesity
Diuretics
Alcohol
Diets high in red meat, organ meats, some seafood.
Other comorbidities can include: diabetes and metabolic syndrome, congestive heart disease and hypertension, and reduced kidney function

216
Q

Treatments for gout?

A

Anti-inflammatory drugs, change in diet if that is a contributing factor

217
Q

You have a 67-year-old male that worked construction most of his working years. He comes in complaining of hip and back pain.

Which condition is most likely?

A

Osteoarthritis

218
Q

A female patient has a history of lupus presents with bilateral joint pain in both knees and wrists.

What condition is most likely?

A

Rheumatoid arthritis

219
Q

________ are damage to ligaments.

A

Sprains

220
Q

_______ are damage to muscles and tendons

A

Strains

221
Q

Often occurring together, _________ and __________ usually occur due to an over stretching of the ligaments and muscle tendons surrounding a joint due to athletic activity, a fall, or overuse of a joint.

A

Strains; sprains

222
Q

In ________ and _________, usually, the affected joint is painful when moved, swollen and sometimes bruised. Limited mobility may occur due to pain.

A

Strains; sprains

223
Q

Treatment for strains and sprains?

A

RICE protocol, physical therapy

224
Q

What is RICE protocol?

A

Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation

225
Q

Exaggerated curve posteriorly

A

Kyphosis

226
Q

What is an example of kyphosis?

A

Hunchback

227
Q

Kyphosis is often caused by __________ of the interverbal disc, or a compression fracture

A

Degeneration

228
Q

Exaggerated curve anteriorly

A

Lordosis

229
Q

Example of lordosis?

A

Swayback

230
Q

________ is often seen in people with larger bellies, like obesity or pregnancy

A

Lordosis

231
Q

Abnormal lateral curvature of spine?

A

Scoliosis

232
Q

Cause of scoliosis is usually _________ (idiopathic).

A

Unknown

233
Q

Correction of ________ depends on the extent of the curve and can include bracing or surgery

A

Scoliosis

234
Q

A dislocated joint

A

Luxation

235
Q

Luxation most commonly occurs at the ___________

A

Shoulder

236
Q

___________ is caused by abnormal forces on the joint in an accident or athletic injury.

A

Luxation

237
Q

Once a joint ________, it is at risk for doing it again.

A

Luxates

238
Q

__________ often requires medical intervention usually to reset and stabilize the joint

A

Luxation

239
Q

Inflammation of the bursa close to a joint.

A

Bursitis

240
Q

_________ is usually caused by overuse of the affected area, but can also be due to infection.

A

Bursitis

241
Q

Symptoms of bursitis?

A

Area is painful, swollen, and tender

242
Q

Most common joints to be affected by bursitis

A

Shoulder, knee, hip, and elbow

243
Q

Treatment for bursitis?

A

RICE
Anti-inflammatories or antibiotics if there is an infection

244
Q

The intervertebral disc is _______________ between vertebral bodies.

A

Fibrocartilage

245
Q

The disc is comprised layers of fibrocartilage (__________) surrounding a jelly like middle (___________).

A

Annulus fibrosis
Nucleus puposus

246
Q

In a ____________, overuse, injury, or many microtraumas can weaken the annular fibers allowing the nucleus pulposus to escape into the vertebral canal.

A

Herniated disc

247
Q

A ___________ can press on nerve roots exiting the spinal cord causing symptoms.

A

Herniation

248
Q

Although many __________ are symptomatic, many are not. Studies show that the symptoms do not always correspond to the size of the herniation.

A

Spinal hernias

249
Q

Treatments for spinal hernias?

A

Conservative care, physical therapy, chiropractic or massage. Anti-inflammatories for pain. Surgery can be an option to remove the disc and clean up the vertebral canal

250
Q

inflammatory arthritis that begins in early adulthood and generally worsens over time.

A

Ankylosing spondylitis

251
Q

In ankylosing spondylitis, the __________ spine is first affected with stiffening of the __________ joints.

A

Vertebral; sacroiliac

252
Q

In ankylosis spondylitis, eventually, the ligaments holding the vertebral bodies are ___________. This leads to lack of mobility of the vertebral joints.

A

Thickened

253
Q

Who is more at risk for ankylosing spondylitis?

A

Men more so than women

254
Q

A male patient has a history of alcohol use and diuretics for high blood pressure and diabetes. He had a red and painful swollen ring finger on the left hand.

Which condition is most likely?

A

Gout

255
Q

A patient with a positive HLA-B27 gene have a greater risk for which of the following?

A

Ankylosing spondylitis

256
Q

What is the term for rheumatic diseases that affect the synovial joints?

A

Arthritis

257
Q

A ________ is the stretching or tearing of the supporting ligaments

A

Sprain

258
Q

Kyphosis, also referred to as humpback or hunchback, is an excessive posterior curvature of the thoracic region.

A

True

259
Q

Most common type of arthritis

A

Osteoarthritis

260
Q

Which of the following has an autoimmune component?

  • Gout
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Ankylosing spondylitis
A

Rheumatoid arthritis

A&PI Theory Nursing School Quarter 1 (5 decks)

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