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~/2. Classify joints based on their structure and function using proper t Describe the major movements allowed by synovial joints. 4. Describe selected articulations of the body with respect to the bo formation, structural classification, and anatomical components with each. Compare and contrast the common types of arthritis. 5. Name the most common joint injuries and discuss the symptom 6. Ch 10: Muscle Tissue 1. Compare and contrast the three basic types of muscle tissue 2. List the characteristics and functions of muscle tissue. 3. Describe the gross structure of a skeletal muscle. 4. Discuss the microanatomy of the muscle (cell) fiber inclu

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Common type of arthritis are 1.osteoarthritis 2.rheumatoid arthritis 3.gouty arthtitis 4.tuberculous arthritis.

1.osteoarthritis-age dependent progressive erosion of articular cartilage.

-may be primary or secondary.

-targets wt.bearing joint e.g.hip , knee, distal interphalangeal joint of hands and lower lumbar vertebrae.

-may be asymptomatic or manifest with deep aching pain.

-limitation of movement with crepitation.

-heberden's nodes seen at the base of distal interphalangeal joint of the fingers and bouchard's nodevon the proximal interphalangeal joint.

Rheumatoid artthritis -insidious onset ,multisystem disease .

Joint involve metacarpophalangeal and proximal interphalangeal joint of hands ,larger joint like wrist ,elbow ,ankle and knee.

-morning stiffness common.

-ulnar deviation of fingers i.e,swan neck deformity.

-female dominant disease

3.gouty arthrtis -male dominant disease.

Recurrent attack of acute arthrits and deposits of MSU tophi in soft tissue.

-uric acid nephrolithiasis.

4.infectious arthrtis -occurs secondary to infection by oganism like gonococcus,staphyllococus,streptococci.

-pain ,swollen joint and restricted mobility.

5.tubercular arthritis-chronic progressive, monoarticular arthrtis ,mainly affects weight bearing joints.

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