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