chapter 8 Flashcards
1
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movement of a bone around its own axis
A
uniaxial
2
Q
the only freely moveable joint of the skull
A
tempromandibular
3
Q
attaches bones together at joint
A
ligaments
4
Q
wedge of cartilage that helps to stabilize a joint
A
meniscus
5
Q
type of movement when tip of thumb touches the of finger on same hand
A
opposition
6
Q
function of synovial fluid
A
lubrication
7
Q
cartilaginous joint at front of pelvis
A
symphysis
8
Q
attaches muscles to bones
A
tendons
9
Q
joint which holds tooth into jaw
A
gomphoses
10
Q
a joint between two bones
A
articulation
11
Q
result of uric acid deposits in the joints
A
gout
12
Q
movement in which the limb describes a cone in space
A
circumduction
13
Q
movement in which angle between bones increases
A
extension
14
Q
special movement of the foot where it turns medially
A
inversion
15
Q
inflammation of a fluid filled sac
A
bursitis
