Classification of Joints
True or False: Fibrous joints are immovable.
True
If you were to rotate your arm, what joint is allowing that movement?
Synovial, since they have freely moving joint types (diarthrosis).
Name an example of a ball-and-socket joint.
shoulder, hip
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Cartilaginous and fibrous joints are connected with two different tissues. What are they?
Cartilaginous - cartilage
Fibrous - tissues of fibrous content
The buccal region is located at the
cheek
Name the 4 features of synovial joints.
- Capsule or ligaments
- Synovial membrane
- Articular cartilage
- Joint cavity with synovial fluid
An example of a hinge joint in the human body is the elbow or knee. Those are both synovial joints that are able to bend, or _________.
Extend (extension)
The ribs are a common example of a
cartilaginous joint
Name the difference between a synarthrotic joint such as the sutures in the skull and a amphiarthrotic joint such as the pelvis.
Synarthrotic joints are nearly or completely immovable. Amphiathrotic joints have slight but limited movement.
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A doctor that specializes with foot care is a
podiatrist
What are the three types of cartilaginous joints?
syndchondroses, symphysis, and fibrocartilage
The sutures are parts of the skull. If you were to bend your skull towards your neck, what movement just occurred?
Flexion
State the common names of the following fibrous joints:
- sutures
- gomphosis
Skull and teeth
Ball-and-socket joints and hinge joints are both synovial joints.
Despite this, name at least one reason why they are so different.
Movement. Ball-and-socket joints only allow for most backward, forward, or rotations to occur. Hinge joints are only capable to bend inward or in a straightened position.
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What is the difference between a sports psychologist and a sports nutritionist?
Sports psychologists work with athletes to help recover from prior severe injuries and give motivation.
Sports nutritionists create diet plans to help improve performances in athletics.
(Answers vary).
Why are cartilaginous joints slightly movable compared to synovial and fibrous joints?
Because they have some cartilage between the bones, preventing the bones from sliding into each other
The joint involved with the movement of the wrist is the
gliding joint
You were at a track meet and saw your best friend running the 400 meter dash. He was pushing, and kicking his knees as high as he possibly can. He is achieving a movement of the
hinge joint
Hyaline cartilage is found all over the body and keeps joints lined together in proper form.
What differs hyaline cartilage with articular cartilage?
They can mean the same thing, however articular cartilage can refer to cartilage at the lower ends of the joint.
Name the primary "players" on the sports medicine "team."
- Athlete
- Coach
- Athletic Trainer
- Physician
What type of joint would you most likely injure if you were playing a sport?
Synovial, because most of the joints are movable.
When joints are classified with diarthrotic or amphiathrotic, the terms represent
the type of movement that could be done at the joint
Being able to shake your head uncontrollably is possible by the ________ joint
pivot
Describe the difference between a tendon and a ligament. Commonly confused!
A tendon's purpose is to move a bone. A ligament holds bone together and keep structure.
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What does HIPAA regulate?
how healthcare providers share private information regarding the athlete's health (PHI)