Unit 1 : SAC 1 Flashcards
Joint
The site where 2 or more bones meet
Synovial joint
A specialized joint that provides movement for the body
Non - synovial joint
A joint that has no movement
What are 2 types of non-synovial joints?
Cartilageous ie; the pubic bone
Fibrous fixed fused ie; skull
What are the 3 types of synovial joints?
Uniaxial
Biaxial
Triaxial
Uniaxial
Refers to movement in one plane
Biaxial
Refers to movement in 2 planes
Triaxial
Refers to movement in 3 planes
Types of uniaxial joints
Hinge
Pivot
Hinge joint
Creates flexion and extension
ie; knee or elbow joint
Pivot joint
A joint that only allows rotation
ie; atlas and axis (top of vertabrae)
Types of biaxial joints
Condyloid
Gliding
Condyloid joint
Allows for flexion and extension, adduction and abduction
ie; wrist joint
Gliding joint
Occurs when bones can slide against one another - flexion, extension, adduction and abduction
ie; vertabrae, carpals/tarsals
Types of triaxial joints
Ball and socket joint
Ball and socket joint
Can move in 3 planes - flexion, extension, adduction, abduction and rotation
ie; hip and shoulder joint
Flexion
The angle between articulating bones is decreased and the plane of the body
Extension
The angle of the joint is increased and the plane of the body
Abduction
The movement of the body part away from the midline
Adduction
The movement of the body part towards the midline
Rotation
When bone turns on its own axis within a joint
Towards the body its internal rotation, away from the body, it’s external rotation
Bicep facts
Anterior upper arm Creates flexion Moves elbow joint Is at a uniaxial hinge joint Involves humerus, radius and ulna
Tricep facts
Posterior upper arm Creates extension Moves elbow joint Is a uniaxial hinge joint Involves humerus, radius and ulna
Pectoral facts
Anterior thoracic Creates flexion Moves shoulder joint Is a triaxial, ball and socket joint Involves the scapula, clavicle and humerus