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Joint and lever basics.

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The 3 parts of the lever system.   1. Fulcrum: point of movement (joint). 2. Resistance: weight or force. 3. Effort: force exerted to overcome resistance.  
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Class 1 Lever   Balanced. Example: Scull balanced on the spinal column.  
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Class 2 Lever   Power. "Wheelbarrow". Example: the lower body area needed for forward momentum.  
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Class 3 Lever   Greatest movement. Range of motion, flexibility. Most common in the body.  
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Joint   The point where bones meet and movement occurs.  
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Classification of Joints: A. B.   A. Class by function. B. Class by structure.  
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Class by Function: 1. 2. 3.   1. Synarthrotic: no movement. 2. Ampiarthrotic: some movement. 3. Diarthrotic: free movement.  
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Class by Structure: 1. 2. 3.   1. Fibrous (synarthrotic). 2. Cartilaginous (ampiarthrotic). 3. Synovial (diarthrotic)  
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Diarthrotic/Synovial Joints - 6 types:   1. Hinge 2. Ball & Socket 3. Pivot 4. Ellipsoid/Condyloid 5. Saddle 6. Gliding  
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Articular Cartilage   Glass-like covering protecting ends of bones from friction while the articulate.  
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Fibrous Stratum   Tough fibrous structure that connects bones with eachother (fibrous capsule around joint).  
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Synovial Stratum   Membrane: secretes a viscous fluid that lubricates the joint.  
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Ellipsoid Joint   The oval-shaped end of one bone articulating with the elliptical basin of another.  
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Hinge Joint   Just like the door lock and the bathroom at Whidbey.  
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Pivot Joint   Like a donut rotating around a broom handle.  
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Gliding Joint   Occurs between 2 flat surfaces.  
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Saddle Joint   Modified ellipsod. Composed of convex and concave articulating surfaces (like 2 saddles).  
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