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Arthrology Flashcards

1
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What are the 2 joint classifications

A

Structural
And
Functional

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2
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Structural joints

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Based on the tissues binding the bones together

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Functional joints

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Based on movement of bones

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Fibrous joints

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Lack a joint cavity & held together by fibrous connective tissue

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Cartilaginous joints

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Lack joint cavity & held together by cartilage tissue

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Diarthrodial joints

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Freely moving joints except distal tibiofibular joint

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Amphiarthrodial joints

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Joints that allow for expansion and contraction but not free moving (slightly movable) ( pubis symphysis)

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Synarthrodial joints

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Completely fused, non moving joints ( skull sutures)

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Hinge joint

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Flexion and extension only ( the elbow)

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Bicondylar joint

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Flexion and extension ( the knee)

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Condyloid joint

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Flexion, extension, abduction, adduction

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Ball & socket joint

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Rounded head fitting into a fossa

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13
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Pivot joint

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Bone rotates around another

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Saddle joint

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Flexion, extension, abduction, abduction & circumduction
(The thumb only)

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Gliding joint

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2 or more bones glide across each other ( metacarpals)

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16
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What does the fibrous capsule do?

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Encloses the joint

17
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What is synovial membrane?

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Inner lining the secretes fluid

18
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What is synovial fluid?

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Lubricating fluid within the synovial capsule

19
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What are bursa sacs?

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Sacs of synovial fluid where tendons and ligaments rub against bone

20
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What is the meniscus?

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Crescent shaped cartilage that adds additional support and stability

21
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What is Articular cartilage ?

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Hyaline cartilage that covers the Articular surface of bone

22
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Define a ligament

A

Connective tissue that binds bone to bone for joint movement

23
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Define tendon

A

Connective tissue that binds muscle to bone

24
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Why are joints relevant to what we do?

A

Damage to joints anatomy are visible on a radiograph

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