Movements of joints
The ability to move in a circular path around an axis.
Circumduction
Due to its flexion and extension movement, the elbow joint is classified as a __________ joint.
Hinge
What is the medical term for the kneecap?
Patella
Skull bones are considered _____ bones.
Flat
The longest, strongest bone in the body is known as the _____.
Femur
What movement does a pivot joint allow?
Rotation
Freely moveable joints that are formed where bones can move in many different directions, but cannot rotate.
Condyloid/condylar joints
What is the medical term for the collarbone?
Clavicle
The sacrum and coccyx are examples of which type of bone?
Irregular Bone
Individual vertebrae are composed of which type of bone?
Irregular
What movement describes the movement when the angle is decreased between the limbs at a joint?
Flexion
Group of 6 freely moveable joints in the body.
Synovial joints
Which of the following forms the posterior shoulder?
Scapula
The sternum is composed of which type of bone?
Flat bone
How many bones consit of the skeletal system?
206
Movement of a limb away from the midline is considered _______.
Abduction
The bones of the skull would be classified functionally as:
Synarthrosis
What is the correct order of the bones of the hand from proximal to distal?
Carpal bones, metacarpal bones, phalanges
List 4 examples of long bones in the body.
Femur
Tibia
Fibula
Humerus
Radius
Ulna
Phalanges
How many cervical, thoracic and lumbar vertebrae make up the vertebral column?
7 cervical
12 thoracic
5 lumbar
Movement of a body part upward in a frontal plane.
Elevation
Gliding joint
What is the medical term for both bones of the lower leg.
Tibia and fibula
The scapula is an example of which type of bone?
Flat bone
Ligaments tie ____ to ____.
Tendons tie _____ to ______.
Ligaments - bone to bone
Tendons - bone to muscle