Articulations

The knee is a example of a ___ joint functionally.

synovial hinge

The outer layer of the capsule surrounding a synovial joint is made of ____.

dense connective tissue

The pubic symphysis is an example of a ___ joint functionally.

cartilaginous

____is the inner layer of the capsule surrounding a diarthrosis joint.

synovial membrane

Turning the palm downward is called ___.

pronation

___is increasing the angle b/w the bones of a joint.

extension

Osteoarthritis is an example of a disease process that affects ___ joints.

synovial

___is when the thumb can touch all other fingertips.

Opposability of the thumb

Plantar flexion is the bending of the foot (toes) ____.

downward away from the leg

____is the movement which results in the moving of a limb towards the midline.

Adduction

The angular movement known as ___ will reduce the angle b/w the two bones of a synovial joint.

Flexion

Fibrocartilage pads called ___ are found within the knee joint.

menisci