Card Set: Anatomy & Physiology: Joints Key Terms

A&P Key Terms 09 Joints

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91. subtalar joint articulation between the talus and calcaneus bones of the foot; allows motions that contribute to inversion/eversion of the foot
92. subtendinous bursa bursa that prevents friction between bone and a muscle tendon
93. superior rotation movement of the scapula during upper limb abduction in which the glenoid cavity of the scapula moves in an upward direction as the medial end of the scapular spine moves in a downward direction
94. supinated position forearm position in which the palm faces anteriorly (anatomical position)
95. supination forearm motion that moves the palm of the hand from the palm backward to the palm forward position
96. suture fibrous joint that connects the bones of the skull (except the mandible); an immobile joint (synarthrosis)
97. symphysis type of cartilaginous joint where the bones are joined by fibrocartilage
98. synarthrosis immobile or nearly immobile joint
99. synchondrosis type of cartilaginous joint where the bones are joined by hyaline cartilage
100. syndesmosis type of fibrous joint in which two separated, parallel bones are connected by an interosseous membrane
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