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Chapter 10: Joints


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Chapter 10: Joints

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articulation

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arthrology

295

kinesiology

295

biomechanics

295

diarthrosis

295

amphiarthrosis

295

synarthrosis

295

periodontal membrane

298

interosseous membrane

298

joint cavity

299

synovial fluid

299

articular cartilage

299

joint capsule

299

fibrous capsule

300

synovial membrane

300

meniscus

300

tendon

300

ligament

300

bursa

300

tendon sheath

300

flexion

303

extension

303

hyperextension

303

abduction

303

adduction

303

elevation

303

depression

305

protraction

305

retraction

305

lateral excursion

305

medial excursion

305

circumduction

305

rotation

306

lateral rotation

306

medial rotation

306

supination

306

pronation

306

opposition

306

reposition

306

dorsiflexion

306

plantar flexion

306

inversion

306

eversion

306

range of motion (ROM)

307

proprioceptor

307

lever

307

fulcrum

307

effort

307

resistance

307

effort arm

307

resistance arm

308

mechanical advantage (MA)

308

first-class lever

309

second-class lever

309

third-class lever

310



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