What is osteoarthritis? What symptoms will John experience?

Part B: Read the case study. In your own words and in complete sentences answer the questions:
John, a 75-year-old man, was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in his knee five years ago. Recently his condition worsened and so decided to see a doctor. Johns doctor ordered a radiograph imaging in order to visualize his knee joint.
a. What is osteoarthritis? What symptoms will John experience?

b. What type of joint is the knee?

c. What is the meniscus in the knee and state its function?

d. What is the role of articular cartilage in a synovial joint?

e. What is the role of synovial fluid?

Part C: Movements of Synovial Joints: Critical thinking Questions:
In your own words and in complete sentences answer the following questions:
a. What are the movements involved when you shrug your shoulders? What is the functional classification of the shoulder joint?

b. Identify the type of movement at the hip and shoulder joints when you perform jumping jacks?

c. Why do individuals with overpronation might exhibit uneven wear on the inside of the midsole?

d. What are the joints and the movements involved when kicking a soccer ball?

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