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A synovial joint is surrounded by a sleeve-like capsule called...
joint capsule
What is the purpose of synovial fluid?
lubricates the joint
What secretes synovial fluid?
synovial membrane
Articular cartilage helps to reduce what?
Friction
The carpals are an example of what type of joint?
Gliding
The wrist is an example of what type of joint?
Condyloid
Adduction is a movement where you.....
bring towards or across the midline of the body.
During flexion movements you are ....... the angle at the joint.
decreasing
Drawing the arm across the body is....
Horizontal flexion
Elevation is...
to lift the joint.
Supination is ....
turning the palm facing up.
Dorsi flexion is....
To pull the toes towards the body. e.g. digging the heel in the ground.
Eversion is....
where the sole turns to face outwards
The elbow joint is what type of joint?
hinge
The ankle joint is what type of joint?
Hinge
What joints make up the shoulder girdle?
Clavicle, scapula, head of humerus
