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Skeletal system (Structure and function of synovial joints (Synovial…
Skeletal system
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Types of synovial joints
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Condyloid
Allow movement in three planes, have an appearance of a shallow pestle and mortar .e.g. wrist
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gliding
They allow little movement in a number of different ways .e.g. lower vertebrae, carpals and tarsals
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Effects of exercise
Short-term
Increases production of synovial fluid-reduces friction at a joint and prevents cartilage from drying out
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Long term
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Long- term, repetitive physical activates can cause stress fractures in bone