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Glossary of chapter 8- power point

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Abduction
movement away from the median plane
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Adduction
movement toward the median plane
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Amphiarthrosis
slightly movable
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Diarthrosis:
freely movable
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Fibrous Joints Characteristics
United by fibrous connective tissue; Have no joint cavity
;Move little or none
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Periodontal ligaments
hold teeth in place
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Pronation
rotates the forearm so palm faces posteriorly.
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Supination
Rotates the forearm so palm faces anteriorly.
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Synarthrosis
non-movable