All about the Joints Flashcards
What are the three types of structural joints?
Fibrous (Synarthrosis), Cartilagenous (Amphiarthrosis), Synovial (Diarthrosis)
Which structural joint is immovable?
Fibrous
Which structural joint is slightly movable?
Cartilagenous
Which structural joint is freely movable?
Synovial
Give an example of a fibrous joint
Cranial Sutures
Give an example of a cartilagenous joint
In vertabrael discs
What are the 6 types of Synovial joints?
- Plane 2. Hinge 3. Pivot 4. Condylar 5. Saddle 6. Ball and Socket
Give an example of a plane joint
Intervertebral and intercarpal joints
Give an example of a hinge joint
Elbow, ankle, interphalangeal joints
Give an example of a pivot joint
Proximal Radioulnar, Atlantoaxial Joint
Give an example of a Condylar joint
Between the Metacarpals and the Proximal Phalanx (Wrists, Knuckles of fingers and toes
Give an example of a saddle joint
Between the trapezium carpal and the first metacarpal (thumb)
Give an example of a ball and socket joint
hip (femur and acetabulum) and shoulder joint
Name all 5 Cranial Sutures
Coronal, Sagitial, Squamal, Lamboid, Occipital Mastoid Sutures
Where is the Coronal Suture located?
Between Front and Parietal Lobes
Where is the Sagitial Suture located?
Between the two Parietal Lobes
Where is the Squamal Suture located?
Between the Parietal and Temporal Lobes
Where is the Lamboid Suture located?
Between the Parietal and Occipital Lobes
Where is the Occipital Mastoid Suture?
Between the Occipital and Temporal Lobes
At what age is your skull fully fused together?
21 y/o
What is flexion of the joints?
Decreases angle of the joint and decreases distance of 2 bones
What is extension of the joint?
Movement that increases the angle of the joint and increases the distance between 2 bones
What is abduction of the joint?
Movement of limb away from midline
What is adduction of the joint?
Movement of limb towards midline
