A&P 1.8 Flashcards
Joint Classification
How can we classify joints?
By function or structure
Joint Classification
Name the different types of joint function
- Synarthroses
- Amphiarthroses
- Diarthroses
Joint Classification
Describe synarthroses joints
- immovable
- connected by fibrous tissue
Ex: cranial sutures, 1st rib/sternum
Joint Classification
Describe amphiarthroses joints
- “semi-movable”
- has a cartilaginous disc between bones
Ex: pubic symphysis, intervertebral discs
Joint Classification
Describe diarthroses joints
- highly movable
- joint is surrounded by CT
Ex: glenohumeral, femoacetabular
Joint Classification
Name the different types of joints by structure
- Fibrous
- Cartilaginous
- Synovial
Joint Classification
Define fibrous joints
bone to bone connected by dense CT
Joint Classification
Define cartilaginous joints
bone to bone joined by cartilage
Joint Classification
Define synovial joints
bone to bone surrounded by a CT capsule and filled with fluid
The type of joint MTs have the most effect on
Joint Classification
List the components of a synovial joint
- Articular cartilage
- Articular Capsule
- Joint cavity
- Synovial fluid
- Ligaments
- Reinforcing ligaments
- Articular discs (menisci)
- Bursae
Joint Classification
Describe articular cartilage
specialized cartilage that provides a smooth, frictionless gliding surface for bone to move over
Joint Classification
Describe the articular capsule
the envelope surrounding a synovial joint
Joint Classification
Which components make up the articular capsule?
- Fibrous capsule
- Synovial membrane
Joint Classification
Describe the fibrous capsule
outer layer of the articular capsule made of dense CT
- provides structure
Joint Classification
Describe the synovial membrane
inner lining of the articular capsule
- contains and creates synovial fluid
Joint Classification
Describe the joint cavity
space between the bones of synovial
joints which is filled with synovial fluid
- creates cushions
Joint Classification
List the function of ligaments
- connect bone to bone
- provide a framework for structures
- strengthen joints
- not responsible for movement
- actually limt some movement to
prevent twisting - stabilize muscle and bone
Joint Classification
Describe the characteristics of ligaments
- poor blood supply
- difficult to heal - have a set amount of elasticity
- overstretching means that ligament is forever weakend and wont regain l original strength/elasticity
Joint Classification
Define reinforcing ligaments
hold bones together while limiting joint to a specific ROM