Rheumatoid Arthritis



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JOINT & DISORDER WEBQUEST

Classification of Joints

1. Define the following types of joints and give an example location for each.

a. Immovable/Fibrous:

b. Cartilaginous/Slightly Moveable:

c. Synovial/Freely Moveable:

Rheumatoid Arthritis- watch the following video or find it on my website under the skeletal section



1. What is one of the main characteristics of rheumatoid arthritis?

2. Where is rheumatoid arthritis most commonly found?

3. Name the symptoms of RA.

4. What is the known cause of RA?

5. What are some other parts of the body that can be affected by RA?

√ Search the to get the following information on other bone disorders

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|Gouty Arthritis (GOUT) | | | |

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PRACTICE: Go the following websites to practice your bone anatomy:





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