Joints quizlet(A&P I HCC)

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Flexion

Decreasing the angle between body parts.

<p>Decreasing the angle between body parts.</p>
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Extension

Increasing the angle between body parts.

<p>Increasing the angle between body parts.</p>
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Hyperextension

Extension beyond normal range of motion.

<p>Extension beyond normal range of motion.</p>
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Abduction

Movement away from the body's midline.

<p>Movement away from the body's midline.</p>
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Adduction

Movement towards the body's midline.

<p>Movement towards the body's midline.</p>
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Circumduction

Circular movement without rotation.

<p>Circular movement without rotation.</p>
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Medial rotation

Turning around an axis; medial or lateral.

<p>Turning around an axis; medial or lateral.</p>
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lateral rotation

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Supination

Rotating the forearm to face up.

<p>Rotating the forearm to face up.</p>
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Pronation

Rotating the forearm to face down.

<p>Rotating the forearm to face down.</p>
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Inversion

Turning the sole of the foot inward.

<p>Turning the sole of the foot inward.</p>
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Eversion

Turning the sole of the foot outward.

<p>Turning the sole of the foot outward.</p>
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Elevation

Raising a body part.

<p>Raising a body part.</p>
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Depression

Lowering a body part.

<p>Lowering a body part.</p>
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Protraction

Moving a body part forward.

<p>Moving a body part forward.</p>
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Retraction

Moving a body part backward.

<p>Moving a body part backward.</p>
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Patella

Kneecap; protects knee joint.

<p>Kneecap; protects knee joint.</p>
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Anterior cruciate ligament

Stabilizes knee; prevents forward movement of tibia.

<p>Stabilizes knee; prevents forward movement of tibia.</p>
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Anterior cruciate ligament

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Posterior cruciate ligament

Stabilizes knee; prevents backward movement of tibia.

<p>Stabilizes knee; prevents backward movement of tibia.</p>
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Posterior cruciate ligament

posterior view

<p>posterior view</p>
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Fibular collateral ligament

Stabilizes lateral side of the knee.

<p>Stabilizes lateral side of the knee.</p>
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Fibular collateral ligament

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Fibular collateral ligament

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Tibial collateral ligament

Stabilizes medial side of the knee.

<p>Stabilizes medial side of the knee.</p>
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Tibial collateral ligament

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Medial meniscus

C-shaped cartilage in the knee joint.

<p>C-shaped cartilage in the knee joint.</p>
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Medial meniscus

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Lateral meniscus

C-shaped cartilage on the outer knee.

<p>C-shaped cartilage on the outer knee.</p>
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Lateral meniscus

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Patellar ligament

Connects patella to tibia.

<p>Connects patella to tibia.</p>
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Patellar ligament

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Humerus

Bone of the upper arm.

<p>Bone of the upper arm.</p>