10 Questions
What is the term for the gross movements of bones at joints?
Osteokinematics
Which term describes the small amplitude motions of bones at joint surfaces?
Arthrokinematics
What are the OSTEOKINEMATIC terms used to name the movements that occur between bones at synovial joints?
Abduction or adduction
Which term is used to describe the specific movements of joint surfaces?
Arthrokinematics
What is necessary to ensure long-term joint integrity?
Normal joint surface movement
What term is used to describe the gross movements of bones at joints?
Osteokinematics
Which term describes the specific movements of joint surfaces?
Arthrokinematics
What type of movement occurs around a center of rotation in osteokinematics?
Adduction
Which term is used to describe the small amplitude motions of bones at joint surfaces?
Glide
What is necessary to ensure long-term joint integrity?
Normal joint surface movement
Study Notes
Joint Movements
- Osteokinematic terms describe the gross movements of bones at joints.
- The term for the gross movements of bones at joints is osteokinesis.
- Arthrokinesis describes the small amplitude motions of bones at joint surfaces.
- The specific movements of joint surfaces are described by arthrokinematics.
- To ensure long-term joint integrity, proper joint alignment, muscle balance, and controlled joint mobility are necessary.
- Rotational movement occurs around a center of rotation in osteokinematics.
Test your knowledge of arthrokinematics and osteokinematics with this quiz. Explore the differences between gross bone movements and small amplitude motions at joint surfaces, and learn about terms like flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, internal rotation, and external rotation.
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