Joint Types Types of Motion More types of motion Tendons and Ligaments Miscellaneous
100
What is hinge joint
The elbow is this type of joint
100
What is extension
This is increasing the angle between two joints
100
What is ulnar flexion
The bending of the wrist towards the pinky is known as this
100
What is the rotator cuff
This is the ring of tendon formed by the supraspinatus tendon, infraspinatus tendon, teres minor tendon, and subscapularis tendon
100
What are degrees of freedom
Relating to movements in a plane, a ball and socket joint has 3 of these
200
What is ball and socket
The humeroscapular joint is an example of this type of synovial joint
200
What is elevation
This is movement in a superior direction
200
What is supination
This movement is the rotation of the forearms upward/outwards
200
What is collateral
This type of ligament can be found in both the elbow and the knee and provide stability from either the medial or lateral side of the joint
200
What is arthritis
A broad term for pain and inflammation
300
What is cartilaginous
Bones joined by cartilage fall under the category of this
300
What is plantar flexion
Pointing the toe is also known as this
300
What is abduction
This is the movement away from the midline of the body
300
What is the anular ligament
This ligament holds the radial head in place during supination and pronation
300
What are menisci
These are the cartilaginous wedges in the knee that deepen the joint and add stability
400
What is fibrous
Gomphoses, sutures, and syndesmoses are examples of this type of joint
400
What is circumduction
This is movement of a body segment in a circular con-like motion
400
What is hyperextension
The increasing of the angle of a joint beyond 180 degrees is called this
400
What is cruciate
This title is given to the anterior and posterior ligaments in the knee that cross one another
400
What is osteoarthritis
This is the most common chronic arthritis
500
What is bony
This type of joint occurs where the gap between two bones ossifies
500
What is opposition
The movement of the thumb towards the surface of the palm is known as this
500
What is protraction
This is the movement of a body part anteriorly in the horizontal plane
500
What is the ligamentum teres
This ligament is found in the fovea capitis and connects to the hip socket to provide extra strength and stability
500
What is the knee joint
This is the most complex diarthrosis and consists of both the patellofemoral joint and the tibiofemoral joint






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