Anatomy of Joints Flashcards
What does the anatomical position look like?
Standing upright
Hand facing forwards
Upper limbs by side
Lower limbs straight
Heels together
In males, erected penis
What does superior mean?
Facing upwards
What does inferior mean?
Facing downwards
What does lateral mean?
Away from midline
What does medial mean?
Towards midline
What does anterior mean?
Towards front
What does posterior mean?
Towards back
What does proximal mean?
Closer to origin of limb
What does distal mean?
Further away from origin of the limb
What does dorsal mean?
Towards back
What does ventral mean?
Towards belly
What are the four anatomical planes?
Medium plane (midline)
Frontal plane
Transverse plane
Sagittal plane
What side does cross section anatomy always show?
Inferior side (looking upwards)
What is a joint?
A union between two or more rigid components
What is another word for a joint?
Articulation
What are some functions of joints?
Movement
Growth
What are the 3 types of joints?
Fibrous
Cartilaginous
Synovial
What are fibrous joints composed of?
Dense fibrous connective tissue
What kind of stength do fibrous joints have?
High tensile strength