Physiotherapy

Definitions of Movements
• Flexion - a movement that reduces the angle between articulating elements.
• Extension - the opposite; movement that increases the angle between elements.
• Abduction - a movement away from the longitudinal axis of the body.
• Adduction - the opposite; a movement toward the longitudinal axis of the body.
• Rotation - Medial, rotates the [...]

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Structural classification is based on the materials that hold the joint together and whether or not a cavity is present in the joint. There are three structural classes.

Fibrous joints are held together by fibrous connective tissue. No joint cavity is present. Fibrous joints may be immovable or slightly movable.
Cartilaginous joints are held together by cartilage [...]

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