Ch15 Vocabulary (Joints & Muscles) (Chabner Language of Medicine 13e)

articular cartilage

Smooth, glistening white tissue that covers the surface of a joint

articulation

Any type of joint

bursa (plural: bursae)

Sac of fluid near a joint

meniscus

Crescent-shaped fibrocartilaginous structure found in the knee

suture joint

Immovable joint

synovial joint

Freely movable joint

synovial fluid

Viscous fluid within the synovial cavity

tendon

Fibrous connective bands that connect muscles to bones

abduction

Movement away from midline of body

adduction

Movement toward midline of body

dorsiflexion

Upper movement of the foot

extension

Straightening of a flexed limb

fascia

Fibrous membrane separating and enveloping muscles

flexion

Downward movement of the foot

insertion of a muscle

Connection of the muscle to a bone that moves

origin of a muscle

Connection of the muscle to a stationary bone

plantar flexion

Bending the sole of the foot downward toward the ground

pronation

Turning the palm downward

rotation

Circular movement around a central point

skeletal muscle

Muscle connected to bones; voluntary or striated muscle

smooth muscle

Visceral muscle

striated muscle

Skeletal muscle

supination

Turning the palm upward

visceral muscle

Muscle connected to internal organs; involuntary or smooth muscle