The Language of Medicine Chpt15 – Joints & Muscles – Flashcards
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Articulation
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any joint.
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Bursa
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sac of fluid near a joint.
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Ligament
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connective tissue binding bones to other bones.
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Suture joint
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joint in which opposed surfaces are closely united.
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Synovial cavity
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space between bones at a freely movable joint.
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Synovial fluid
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sticky material within the synovial cavity.
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Synovial joint
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a freely movable joint.
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Synovial membrane
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lining of the synovial cavity.
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Tendon
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connective tissue that binds muscles to bones.
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Abduction
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movement away from the midline of the body.
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Adduction
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movement toward the midline of the body.
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Dorsiflexion
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backward bending of the foot.
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Extension
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straightening of a flexed limb.
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Fascia
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fibrous membrane separating & enveloping muscles.
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Flexion
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bending at a joint.
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Insertion of a muscle
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connection of a muscle to a bone that moves.
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Origin of a muscle
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connection of muscle to a stationary bone.
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Plantar flexion
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bending the sole of the foot downward toward the ground.
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Pronation
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turning of the palm backward (down).
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Rotation
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circular movement around a centra point.
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Skeletal muscle
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striated muscle connected to bones.
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Supination
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turning the palm forward (up).
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Visceral muscle
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smooth muscle connected to internal organs.
