Joint Types
This type of joint does not move and is found in the skull.
What are fibrous joints?
Bending a limb at a joint.
What is flexion?
This system provides support, movement, protection of organs, and produces red blood cells.
What is the musculoskeletal system?
These four key components are used in musculoskeletal assessment.
What are inspection, palpation, range of motion, and muscle strength testing?
Loss of muscle mass associated with aging.
What is sarcopenia?
These joints allow slight movement and are separated by fibrocartilaginous discs, such as those in the vertebrae.
What are cartilaginous joints?
Straightening a limb at a joint.
What is extension?
The skull protects this vital organ.
What is the brain
Muscle strength is graded using this scale ranging from 0 to this maximum value.
What is 5?
A condition characterized by decreased bone density and increased fracture risk.
What is osteoporosis?
This type of joint is freely movable and contains synovial fluid.
What are synovial joints?
Moving a limb away from the body’s midline.
What is abduction?
These bones attach to the ribs and form the thoracic region of the spine.
What are the thoracic vertebrae?
When assessing joints, nurses should always compare this between both sides.
What is bilateral symmetry?
Exaggeration of the thoracic spine curvature often seen in older adults.
What is kyphosis?
This fluid lubricates joints and nourishes cartilage.
What is synovial fluid?
Turning the forearm so the palm faces upward.
What is supination?
This part of the vertebral column bears most of the body’s weight and is commonly associated with low back pain.
What are the lumbar vertebrae?
A test used to assess for carpal tunnel syndrome where the wrists are flexed for about 60 seconds.
What is the Phalen test?
An exaggerated lumbar curve often seen in obesity or pregnancy.
What is lordosis?
This structure is a fluid-filled sac that reduces friction between tendons and bones.
What is a bursa?
Moving the arm in a circular motion around the shoulder.
What is circumduction?
This soft central part of an intervertebral disc allows compression and shock absorption.
What is the nucleus pulposus?
Tapping over the median nerve to reproduce tingling indicates this sign.
What is Tinel’s sign?
This screening test measures bone mineral density to assess fracture risk.
What is a DEXA scan?