Joints and Movement Crossword

two or more bones that are met up in a junction
a synovial joint that forms between bones that join together at a flat surface and allows for the bones to glide
ball shaped bone that fits perfectly in a cup shaped socket that allows movement in all directions
measurement of the potential movement of joints in the body
a joint that is formed in between two bones that can only flex and extend
pivoting or revolving around a long axis
moving a limb in a circular motion
connective tissue that is very flexible
provides flexibility and allows for tissues to slide over each other
the act of decreasing the angle between two articulating bones
a joint that allows for movement in all directions
helps reduce friction with the articular cartilage when moving synovial joints
the act of increasing the angle between two articulating bones
instrument used to measure exact angles
flexion in the dorsal direction
the act of pointing the foot and toes downwards
connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone
ovoid articular surface that permits movement and allows flexion, extension, etc.
joint that allows rotation
tissue that helps separate, support, and bind
the act of moving a limb away from the middle of the body
the act of moving a limb towards the middle of the body
fibrous connective tissue that connects connects bones to bones
a joint that is shaped like a saddle and allows movement in all directions