Joints & Joint Movements

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What is a joint?

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A joint is a connection between two or more bones that allows for movement and flexibility in the skeletal system.

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What are the main types of joints in the human body?

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The main types of joints are fixed joints, fibrous joints, cartilaginous joints, and synovial joints.

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What is a synovial joint?

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A synovial joint is a type of joint that allows for a wide range of movement and is characterized by a fluid-filled joint cavity.

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What is flexion?

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Flexion is the bending movement that decreases the angle between two body parts.

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What is extension?

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Extension is the straightening movement that increases the angle between two body parts.

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What is abduction?

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Abduction is the movement of a limb away from the midline of the body.

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What is adduction?

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Adduction is the movement of a limb toward the midline of the body.

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What is circumduction?

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Circumduction is a circular movement of a limb that involves flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction.

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What is inversion?

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Inversion is the movement that turns the sole of the foot inward.

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What is eversion?

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Eversion is the movement that turns the sole of the foot outward.