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Anatomy
Undergraduate 2
03/16/2014

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Term
Symphysis
Definition
Two joints in the skull that joined by cartilage found in the pubic symphysis.
Term
Synchondrosis
Definition
A joint where the bones are bound hyaline cartilage found in the attachment of the first rib to the sternum.
Term
Fibrous Joint
Definition
Joints between parallel bones with long collagenous fibers as is between the radius and the ulna.
Term
Sutures
Definition
_____ are immobile or slightly mobile fibrous joints that closely bind the the bones of the skull.
Term
Bony Joint
Definition
A _____ _____ or synostosis in an immobile joint formes whrn the gap between two bones ossifies and they become in effect, one bone.
Term
Serrate Suture
Definition
A _____ _____ is one in which the adjoining bones firmly interlock like by their serrate margins, z, dovetail wood joint.
Term
Serrate Suture
Definition
A _____ _____ is one in which the adjoining bones firmly interlock like by their serrate margins, z, dovetail wood joint.
Term
Lap (Squamous) Suture
Definition
A _____ (_____) _____ is a joint in which the adjacent bones have overlapping beveled edges as in the squamous suture in the skull.
Term
Plane (Butt) Suture
Definition
A _____ (_____) _____ is a suture in which the adjacent bones have straight, non-overlapping edges as in the intermaxillary suture in the roof of the mouth.
Term
GAMPHOSES
Definition
The attachment of a tooth to the socket.
Term
SYNDESMOSES
Definition
A fibrous joint at which two bones are bound by relatively long collagenous fibers. Between radius and ulnar.
Term
SYNOVIAL JOINT
Definition
Allows the most movement and has synovial fluid, located at the elbow or knee.
Term
SYNOVIAL JOINTS
Diarthrosis
Diarthrodial
Definition
Knee and elbow joints are?
Term
MENSICUS
Definition
two cartilages that extend inward from L to R but don't entirely cross the joint.
Term
FAT PAD
Definition
A mass of closely packed fibrous tissue septa as in the elbow.
Term
BURSA
Definition
A fibrous sac filled with synovial fluid.
Term
BALL AND SOCKET JOINT
Definition
Synovial joint, moves all around as in the hip or shoulder.
Term
CONDYLAR (ellipisoid) JOINT
Definition
A biaxial joint as in the radiocarpal, metacarpalphalangeal (fingers) joints. Articulates toward palm and sideways.
Term
SADDLE JOINTS
Definition
The joint in the thumb that allows it to move forward backward and oblique.
Term
HINGE JOINTS
Definition
Monaxial joint moves freely on one plane and has very little movement in any other. Elbow, knees, finger and toe.
Term
PLANE JOINTS
Definition
Flat surface or slightly concave or convex, adjacent bones slide over each other and have relatively little movement. Carpals of the wrist and tarsals of the ankle.
Term
PIVOT JOINTS
Definition
Monaxial joints in which one bone spins on it's longitudinal axis as in the radioulnar joint at the elbow.
Term
FLEXION
Definition
Decreases a joint angle.
Term
EXTENSION
Definition
Straightens a joint and generally moves it back to zero.
Term
HYPEREXTENSION
Definition
Bending the knee backwards.
Term
ABDUCTION
Definition
moving arms from sides, sideways over head.
Term
ADDUCTION
Definition
Moving arms from above the head, down to the sides, sideways.
Term
ELEVATION
Definition
Moves body part vertically, shoulders up.
Term
DEPRESSION
Definition
Shoulders down.
Term
PROTRACTION
Definition
Shoulders forward.
Term
RETRACTION
Definition
shoulders backwards.
Term
CIRCUMDUCTION
Definition
Moving extended arm in circles.
Term
ROTATION
Definition
Stand with elbow bent and move hand away from body
Term
SUPINATION
Definition
Rotate palms anterior.
Term
PRONATION
Definition
Rotate palms posterior.
Term
FLEXION
Definition
Bending forward at the hip.
Term
LATERAL EXTENSION
Definition
Bending sideways at hip.
Term
PROTRACTION
Definition
Move jaw forward.
Term
RETRACTION
Definition
Move jaw backward.
Term
LATERAL EXCURSION
Definition
Move jaw sideways and outwards.
Term
MEDIAL EXCURSION
Definition
Move jaw from outward sideways back to resting.
Term
RADIAL FLEXION
Definition
Bend flat hand at wrist towards thumb, Radius.
Term
ULNAR FLEXION
Definition
Bend flat hand at wrist towards pinky, Ulnar.
Term
ABDUCTION OF FINGERS
Definition
Spread fingers out.
Term
OPPOSITION OF THUMB
Definition
Cross thumb over palm to touch pinky.
Term
DORSIFLEXION OF ANKLE
Definition
Pull toes up.
Term
ZERO POSITION
Definition
Neutral position
Term
PLANTAR FLEXION
Definition
Point toes downward.
Term
INVERSION
Definition
Turn medial sides of the ankles inwards and up.
Term
EVERSION
Definition
Turn lateral sides of ankles outwards and up.
Term
JAW JOINT
Definition
Condylar, hinge, plane.
Term
ARTICULAR CARTILAGE
Definition
Hyaline cartilage at bone ends.
Term
ARTICULAR CAPSULE
Definition
Outer layer, dense connective tissue, encloses joint cavity, retains fluid.
Inner layer is the synovial membrane.
Term
SYNOVIAL FLUID
Definition
Provides lubrication and nourishment to joints.
Term
ARTICULAR DISC IN TMJ
Definition
Extra disc for more cushioning in the tempro mandibular joint.
Term
POSTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT
Definition
Ligament that attaches to tibia posteriorly, prevents femur from slipping off front of tibia.
Term
ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT
Definition
Ligament attaches to tibia anteriorly
prevents hyperextension of knee
pulled tight when knee is extended
Term
COLLATERAL LIGAMENTS
Definition
Ligaments that prevent the knee from rotating when knee is wxtended
Term
BURSITIS
Definition
Inflammation of one or more bursae (small sacs) of synovial fluid in the body.
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