fibrous connective tissue that connects muscle to bone
What are tendons?
Purpose of hinge joint?
It allows a body part to move in one direction.
What is arthritis?
inflammation or swelling of one or more joints
Only older people get arthritis
False - though it is more common in older people, arthritis can develop in younger people too.
fibrous connective tissue that connects bone to bone
Ligaments
What is a pivot joint?
A cylinder shaped bone that rotates around another bone.
Name three ways to treat arthritis
Answers accepted: ibuprofen, aspirin, moist heat (warm bath or shower), dry heat (heating pad), ice packs, splint, brace, surgery, and hyaluronic acid therapy
All joints can move
False - some joints are fixed such as the joints between your bone in your skull.
A joint that only allows forward, backward and side-to-side movement is called ________________.
condyloid joint
What is a gliding joint?
They are two smooth surfaces that slide over one another to create limited movement
What happens to the ligaments and tendons with carpal tunnel syndrome?
the tendons or their lining (the synovium) thicken or the ligament tightens.
The joint that provides the greatest movement is the ball and socket joint.
True
What structure stabilizes the joint/ holds the ends of two bones together?
ligaments
What is a saddle joint?
Formed between concave and convex surfaces of bones and allows movement in all directions.
How does gout affect your joints?
It can build up and cause tiny sharp crystals to form in and around joints. These crystals can cause the joint to become inflamed (red and swollen) and painful
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis.
True - especially in older people, cartilage in a joint breaking down and wearing away.
Doctors that focus on conditions that affect the entire body, specifically inflammatory diseases relating to tendon issues and muscle injuries. In addition to health concerns such as neck and back pain, they can also offer advice on nutrition and recommend exercises to do.
What are rheumatologists?
Purpose of joint?
For structure and mobility
What diseases can cause tendonitis? Give 2 examples
diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, or infection
Around 45% of the population has arthritis.
False - about 24% of the population will have arthritis - or 1 in 4 people