Classification of Joints
The two main types of joint classification
What is structure and function?
Synovial joints are examples of _______
What are diarthroses?
This movement has occurred when you bend your fingers to make a fist
What is flexion?
These are found between the small carpal bones of the wrist and allow bones to slide over one another and are considered _______
What is nonaxial?
The collateral ligaments are found in these of the following joint(s)
What is the elbow and knee
The hip joint is an example of this
What is diarthrosis?
A unique feature of synovial joints is this
What is a joint cavity?
The opposite movement of supination
What is pronation?
These are the most freely movable type of synovial joint
What is ball and socket?
This joint in your body is the most easily dislocated
What is temporomandibular?
A fibrous joint connected by ligaments is classified as this
What is syndesmosis?
This smooth, lubricating fluid is found within the cavity of freely movable joints to reduce friction during movement
What is synovial fluid?
This movement is a combination of several movements
What is circumduction?
The carpals form this type of joint with each other
What is plane joints?
The trochlear notch helps to stabilize this joint
What is an elbow?
The symphysis is considered a _________ joint
What is cartilaginous?
The unique joint at the base of the thumb that allows for an opposable grip is classified as this type of synovial joint
What is a saddle joint?
When the sole of your foot is turned medially, ______ has occurred
What is inversion?
Hinges joints are classified as this
What is uniaxial?
The tendon of the long head of the biceps strengthens this joint
What is the shoulder?
A suture is an example of a ________
What is synarthrosis?
The viscous, egg-white consistency of synovial fluid is due to this
What is hyaluronic acid?
Biting into food involves these following types of movement
What is depression and elevation?
The proximal ends of the radius and ulna form this type of joint
What is pivot?
This body joint is the most susceptible to sports injuries
What is the knee?