Applied anatomy Flashcards
What are the jobs of the skeletal system
Support Protects the vital organs Mineral storage Movement Structural shape Blood cell production
What is a synovial joint
The most common type of joint
Define joint
Place where two or more bones meet
Define synovial joint
Type of joint commonly food in limbs; contains a synovial membrane that produces a synovial flui
Define cartilage
Covers ends of bones providing a smooth, friction free surface
Define capsule
Tough fibrous tissue surrounds synovial joints, usually supported by ligaments
Define discolation
When the bones of a joint separate from their normal position
Define Burase
Fluid filled bag that helps reduce friction in a joint
Define tendon
Attached muscles to bones
What type of joint is a elbow joint
Hinge
What type of joint is a shoulder
Ball and socket
What type of joint is a hip joint
Ball and socket
What type of joint is a knee joint
Hinge joint
Which two bones form the knee
Femur and tibia
How is the hip formed
Between the femur and pelvis