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Joints and Bone Characteristics

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Definition
show study of motion or human movement  
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Anatomic kinesiology   show
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show application of mechanical physics to human motion  
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show study of muscles as they are involved in science of movement  
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show Anatomical position : standing upright, facing forward, feet parallel and close, and palms facing forward Fundamental: same except arms are at sides and palms facing the body  
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show Front  
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Posterior   show
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Inferior   show
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Superior   show
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posterolateral   show
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anteromedial   show
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contralateral   show
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show on the same side  
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show relating to the left and right sides of the body  
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distal   show
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show nearest the body  
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lateral   show
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show below in relation to another structure; inferior  
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show above in relation to another structure; superior  
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show beneath or below the surface - used to describe muscles/tissue location  
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superficial   show
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show the body lying face downward; on one's stomach  
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show body lying facing upward; lying on one's back  
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show relating to the back; being located near, on or towards the posterior part  
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show relating to the belly or abdomen  
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volar   show
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show relating to the sole or undersurface of the foot  
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axial (3 parts)   show
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appendicular   show
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show divides body into left and right halves  
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show divides the body into front and back halves  
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show divides body into top and bottom half  
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coronal axis   show
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anteroposterior axis   show
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show flexion/extension  
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show abduction/adduction  
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vertical axis   show
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show internal/external rotation  
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show 206  
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show 80 axial bones, 126 appendicular bones  
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show 1. Protection of the heart, lungs, organs 2. Support to maintain posture 3. Movement by serving as points of attachment for muscles 4. mineral storage (calcium/phosphorus) 5. hemopoiesis - process of blood cell formation in red blood marrow  
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show long, short, flat, irregular, sesamoid  
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show long bones ex. phalanges, metacarpals, tibia, fibula, femur, radius, ulna  
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show Short bones ex. carpals and tarsals  
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Which bones usually have a curved surface?   show
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show entire spine, pubis, and maxilla  
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show sesamoid bones ex. patella  
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show long cylindrical shaft of bone  
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cortex   show
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show dense, fibrous membrane covering outer surface of diaphysis  
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endosteum   show
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medullary cavity   show
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epiphysis   show
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show growth plate - thin plate of cartilage that separates diaphysis and epiphyses  
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articular cartilage   show
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endochondral bones   show
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when does longitudinal growth stop?   show
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osteoblasts   show
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show "clean up crew" - break down/resorb old bones  
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show 60-70% bone weight - calcium carbonate and calcium phosphate 25-30% water  
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What is the point of collagen?   show
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show aging  
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What is most outer bone made up of?   show
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show cancellous/spongy  
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Bones reshape themselves based upon what?   show
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show increased stress  
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show Cortical is stiffer, but Cancellous can undergo greater strength  
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What are the two main types of bone markings?   show
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Articulation   show
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What are the 3 major classifications of joints?   show
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show immovable joint (ex. skull sutures)  
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show two bones joined together by a strong ligament or an interosseus membrane that allows minimal movement between the bones ex. tibiofibular joint  
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ampiarthrodial joint   show
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show joint separated by hyaline cartilage that allows slight movement between the bones (ribs)  
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symphysis   show
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diarthrodial joints   show
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how many planes of motion do diarthrodial joints have motion in   show
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arthrodial joints   show
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show hinge joint; uniaxial articulation. only motion in one plane (ex. knee, elbow)  
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trochoid joint   show
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condyloid joint   show
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enarthrodial joint   show
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motions of the enarthrodial joints   show
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motions of the condyloid joint   show
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motions of the arthrodial joint   show
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show saddle joint; triaxial joint, two repciprically concave and convex articular surfaces  
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show Flexion, extension, adduction & abduction, circumduction & slight rotation  
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physiological movements   show
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show spin, glide, & roll  
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spin   show
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show a series of points on one articular surface contacts with a series of points on another articular surface  
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glide   show
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show no, unless by joint compression or distraction  
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show glide and roll  
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