Start Key Terms: Anatomy & Physiology: Joints Key Terms

Question: annular ligament

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intrinsic ligament of the elbow articular capsule that surrounds and supports the head of the radius at the proximal radioulnar joint

Question: amphiarthrosis

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slightly mobile joint

Question: articular cartilage

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thin layer of hyaline cartilage that covers the articulating surfaces of bones at a synovial joint

Question: abduction

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movement in the coronal plane that moves a limb laterally away from the body; spreading of the fingers

Question: acetabular labrum

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lip of fibrocartilage that surrounds outer margin of the acetabulum on the hip bone

Question: anterior talofibular ligament

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intrinsic ligament located on the lateral side of the ankle joint, between talus bone and lateral malleolus of fibula; supports talus at the talocrural joint and resists excess inversion of the foot

Question: articular capsule

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connective tissue structure that encloses the joint cavity of a synovial joint

Question: articular disc

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meniscus; a fibrocartilage structure found between the bones of some synovial joints; provides padding or smooths movements between the bones; strongly unites the bones together

Question: adduction

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movement in the coronal plane that moves a limb medially toward or across the midline of the body; bringing fingers together

Question: anterior cruciate ligament

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intracapsular ligament of the knee; extends from anterior, superior surface of the tibia to the inner aspect of the lateral condyle of the femur; resists hyperextension of knee

Question: articulation

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joint of the body