Range of Motion
Bending limb at a joint
Flexion
Places of union of two or more bones
Joints
Upper arm
Humerus
Abnormal sideways curve of the spine, often in the shape of an S or C
Scoliosis
Degenerative joint disease that occurs when the cartilage and tissues in a joint break down over time
Osteoarthritis
Moving around a central axis
Rotation
Allow voluntary control of extremities; connected to bones by tendon
Muscles
Upper leg
Femur
Enhanced thoracic curve typically seen in aging people
Kyphosis
Condition that occurs when the median nerve in the wrist is compressed
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Moving away from midline
Abduction
Fibrous bands from one bone to another that strengthen the joint and prevent unwanted movement
Ligaments
Shoulder blade
Scapula
Maneuver that reproduces back and leg pain and may confirm presence of herniated disc
Straight leg raise
Inflammation of the patellar ligament at the tibial tuberosity.
Osgood-Schlatter disease
Moving toward midline
33 connecting bones stacked in vertical column
Collarbone
Clavicle
Pronounced lumbar curve seen in obese people
Lordosis
General term for injuries and conditions that affect the muscles and tendons around the shoulder joint
Rotator cuff syndrome
Moving sole of foot outward at ankle
Eversion
Enclosed fluid filled sac that serves as a cushion
Bursa
Shin
The 4 motions of the vertebral column
Flexion, Extension, Abduction, Rotation
Long-term autoimmune disease that causes joint pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of function
Rheumatoid arthritis