DCAP Joints & Bones

Adduction

A movement toward the longitudinal axis of the body in the frontal plane is termed

Inversion

A twisting motion of the foot that turns the sole inward is termed

Pronation

In anatomical position, when palm is moved to face posteriorly, movement of wrist and hand is

Flexion

Movement in the anterior-posterior plane that decreases the angle between articulating bones

Circumduction

Moving the arm in a loop is an example of which angular movement?

Sutures

Skull bones are joined by tight connections called

Bursa

Small packet connective tissue has synovial fluid reduces friction joint acts as shock absorber

Metacarpals

The bones that form the palms of the hands are the

Cranium

The bony compartment that supports the brain is called the

Provides lateral stability to the ankle

The fibula

Gliding and Symphysis

The intervertebral articulations are classified as ______ joints?

Hinges

The joints between the phalanges are classified as

Xiphoid process

The most inferior portion of the sternum is called the

Transverse process

The typical vertebra's ______, projecting laterally or dorsolaterally from the pedicles.

Syndesmosis

A fibrous joint in which the bones are held together by a ligamentous connection is a

Gomphosis

A joint that binds each tooth within a bony socket is called a

Synchondrosis

A joint that permits no movement and is described as an interposition of cartilage plates is a

Abduction

A movement away from the longitudinal axis of the body in the frontal plane is

Narrow pubic angle

Compared with the male pelvis, the female pelvis has a

Intervertebral discs

Fibrous cartilage discs that act as shock absorbers in joints are called

Ligaments

Found outside or inside a joint capsule, structures that join bone to bone are called

Extension and Flexion

Typical movements at a hinge joint include

Elevation

When one closes the mouth, the movement is called

Shoulder

Which joint permits the greatest range of motion of any joint in the body?

Ball and Socket

Which joint type can perform rotation movements?

Decrease friction within joint

Which of the following is a function of synovial fluid?

Xiphoid process

Which of the following is most likely to be damaged during CPR

Symphysis

Which of the following joints is located between the spinal vertebrae?

Syndesmosis

Which of the following joints permits slight movement

Surgical neck

Which structural feature of the humerus is a common fracture site?

Bony surfaces of the humerus and ulna interlock

Why is the elbow joint considered to be extremely stable?

Extenstion

_____ is movement that occurs in anterior-posterior plane and increase angle between articulating bones