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Explanation:
1. The scientific study of joints is called arthrology. From the Greek <em>Arthron</em>, joint or articulation. This science studies the anatomy and the function as well as the diseases and treatments associated with joints, such as arthritis.
2. The structural classification of joints divides all joints into three types: cartilaginous, synovial and fibrous. This depends on what tissue the joint is constituted by and on the presence or not of a cavity on one bone where the other one fits. In this case, the only exception is synarthrosis, which is one of the three types of joint (synarthrosis, diarthrosis and amphiarthrosis) in the functional classification of joints.
3. Slightly movable joints are classified as amphiarthrosis. This slight movement is the result of hyaline cartilage that connects the bones. An example is the ribs that are connected to the sternum. The cartilage allows the rib cage to move slightly, for example it expands somewhat when you inhale as you breathe.
4. A synarthrosis, from the Greek <em>syn</em> = together or joined, and <em>arthron</em> a joint, meaning a fused or immobile joint. The only immobile joint listed here is the gomphosis, as the skull suture in infants has cartilage which allows for some movement. A gomphosis is a peg-and-socket joint, and the only example is the tooth. The root of the tooth is the peg which is inserted into its socket.
The tough, thin outer membrane covering the bones is called the periosteum.
• how long it has been occurring
• if it gets worse at a particular point in the day
•Do you get chest pain, palpitations or ankle swelling?
•Does it come on or get worse when you lie flat?
•Does anything bring it on? For example, pollen, pets or medication?
•Do you smoke?
•Do you also have a cough, or bring up phlegm?
•How active are you usually?
•What’s your job or occupation?
•Is your breathlessness related to certain times at work?
•Do you have a history of heart, lung or thyroid disease or of anaemia?
•Have you made any changes in your life because of your shortness of breath?
•Do you feel worried or frightened, depressed or hopeless?
•What have you done to help you cope with the way you’re feeling?
•Does it come and go or is it there all the time?
•Is there any pattern to your breathlessness?
