AnP Chapter 9 (LO7) Flashcards
JOINTS
Contains more than 300 joints
Articulations: joints; where bones meet
Some joints are immovable, others allow only limited movement
how are joints classified
According to how moveable they are
Fixed, semi-movable or freely movable
According to material that binds them together
Fibrous joints, cartilaginous joints and synovial joints
FIBROUS JOINT
aka synarthroses
result when collagen fibers form one bone penetrate the adjacent bone, anchoring the bones in place
Ex: adult skull
CARTILAGINLUS JOINTS
aka Amphiarthroses
2 bones are joined by cartilage
slightly movable
Symphysis
cartilage that joins the 2 pubic portions of the os coxae
Creates the joint symphysis pubis
SYNOVIAL JOINTS
aka diarthroses
freely movable
Most numerous and versatile of all body’s joints
Bursa
small sacs filled with synovial fluid
Every synovial joint contains the following:
- joint capsule
- synovial membrane
- joint cavity
- synovial fluid
- articular cartilage
- ligaments
Joint capsule
sheet of connective tissue that encloses the joint cavity
Synovial membrane
moist, slippery membrane secretes synovial fluid
Lines the inside of the joint
Joint cavity
small space between bones allows freedom of movement
Contains synovial fluid
Synovial fluid
slippery, viscous egg white fluid
Lubricates joint, nourishes cartilage, removes debris (phagocytes)
Articular cartilage
thin layer of hyaline cartilage covers bone surfaces
With synovial fluid, permits friction free movement
Ligaments
tough cords of connective tissue; help bind the bones more firmly
BALL AND SOCKET
- ball head fits into cup like socket
- offers widest range of motion
- ex: hip and shoulder joints