ARTHROLOGY Flashcards
When one bone connects to another they form an articulation or
union also known as an?
arthrosis or joint
Arthrology also known as?
syndesmology
study of articulations (unions) between bones
Arthrology (syndesmology)
Arthrology (syndesmology) commonly called?
joints
Union or junction between two or more bones of the skeleton
Articulations/joints
CLASSIFICATION OF JOINTS:
- Fibrous joints (synarthrosis)
- Cartilaginous joints (amphiarthrosis)
- Synovial joints
Fibrous joints, also known as?
synarthroses
- Bones that are united by fibrous tissue
- No joint cavity, most are temporary
- Practically no movement; immovable joint
Fibrous joints (synarthrosis)
What are three main types of fibrous joints:
- Syndesmosis
- Sutures
- Gomphosis
is a type of joint where two bones are connected by a ligament or a sheet of connective tissue, allowing only a small amount of movement
Syndesmosis
it means that over time, these joint turns into bone and become more solid
sutures
Specialized articulation of teeth in their alveoli.
Gomphosis
Cartilaginous joints, also known as?
amphiarthroses
- United by cartilage with no joint cavity.
- Limited movements or no movement at all
Cartilaginous joints (amphiarthrosis)
are types of cartilaginous joints
synchondrosis and symphysis
is a type of joint where bones are connected by hyaline cartilage
synchondrosis
synchondrosis is a type of joint where bones are connected by?
hyaline cartilage
It’s an immovable joint
Synchondrosis
is a type of joint where bones are connected by tough, flexible cartilage. It’s called a fibrocartilaginous joint
symphysis
symphysis is a type of joint where bones are connected by tough, flexible cartilage. It’s called a?
fibrocartilaginous joint
This type of suture occurs where the edges of the bones overlap each other
Squamous
In this type of suture, the edges of the bones are irregular and interlocked like a puzzle.
Serrated
This refers to sutures where the edges of the bones are straight and fit neatly together without overlapping or irregularities
Harmonious Suture
Synovial joints, also known as?
diarthrodial joints or diarthrosis
are the type of joints in your body that allow for a wide range of movements. These joints are special because they have a space called a joint cavity
Synovial joints
Synovial joints are the type of joints in your body that allow for a wide range of movements. These joints are special because they have a space called a?
joint cavity
term used when fibrous/cartilaginous tissues are replaced by a bone
Synostosis
COMPONENTS/PARTS OF SYNOVIAL JOINTS:
- Articular surface
- Articular cartilage
- Joint (articular) cavity
- Joint capsule
- Ligaments
- Menisci
- Bursa
- Synovial sheath
specialized layer of compact bone on the surfaces that articulate with other bone
Articular surface
A layer of hyaline cartilage covering the articular surface
Articular cartilage
space between adjacent bones of the joint surrounded by joint capsule
Joint (articular) cavity
Two types of joint capsules:
- Fibrous layer/capsule
- Synovial membrane
is a structure that surrounds and protects a joint in the body
joint capsule
This is the tough, outer layer. It provides protection and strength to the joint
Fibrous layer/capsule
This is the inner layer. It produces a slippery fluid called synovial fluid, which lubricates the joint, making it easier to move.
Synovial membrane
connective tissue bonds that extend from bone to bone
Ligaments
There are two main types of ligaments:
- Intracapsular
- Extracapsular
These ligaments are located inside the joint capsule, which is surrounded by synovial membrane
Intracapsular
These ligaments are situated outside the joint capsule
Extracapsular
Located on the sides (medial and lateral aspects) of the joint, providing stability
Collateral Ligaments
Positioned in front (dorsal) and behind (palmar/plantar) the joint, helping to support movement.
Dorsal and Palmar/Plantar Ligaments
These ligaments encircle the joint, reinforcing and protecting the joint capsule with fibers that form a circle around it
Annular Ligaments
Menisci are also commonly referred to as?
fibrocartilaginous discs
- C-shaped piece of cartilage which is located between the major weight
bearing bones - functions include stability, lubrication, nutrition, and shock absorption
- Only in stifle and temporomandibular joint
Menisci (fibrocartilage disc)
- A small, fluid-filled sac lined
with synovial membrane - Act as cushions and are
generally found where tendons
cross over a bony prominence
Bursa
- lined tube that wraps around the
tendon’s circumference - Mostly in the distal limbs
where long tendons pass over
joints
Synovial sheath
MOVEMENTS OF JOINTS - Synovial joints:
- Gliding or sliding
- Flexion
- Extension
- Hyperextension
- Rotation
- Adduction
- Abduction
- Circumduction
- Pronation
- Supination
- Inversion/eversion
- Protraction/Retraction
the articular surfaces of a joint slide over one another
Gliding or sliding
decrease of angle between segments
Flexion
increase of angle between segments
Extension
angles between segments are beyond 180 degrees or a straight line
Hyperextension
twisting movement of a segment around its own axis
Rotation
movement of extremity towards the median plane
Adduction
movement of extremity away from the median plane
Abduction
Making circular movements with a joint that combine flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction, like swinging your arm in a circle
Circumduction
– Rotation of extremity so that the dorsum is up
- Rotating the forearm so that the palm faces downwards, like turning your hand to pour out water
Pronation
– Rotation of extremity so that the palmar aspect is up
- Rotating the forearm so that the palm faces upwards, like holding a bowl of soup with your hand upwards
Supination
Tilting the foot inward (inversion) or outward (eversion), like rolling your ankle
Inversion/eversion
Moving a part of the body forwards (protraction) or backwards (retraction), like pushing your jaw forwards or pulling it back
Protraction/Retraction:
TYPES OF SYNOVIAL JOINTS:
- Ginglymus or hinge
- Arthrodial (plane/gliding) joint
- Pivot (trochoid) joint
- Spheroid (enarthrodial or ball
and socket) joint - Condylar joint
- Ellipsoid joint
- Saddle joint
- joints move only in the sagittal plane (extension, flexion)
- Allows movement in one plane only
Ginglymus or hinge
- joint with slight gliding movement between relatively flat apposed surfaces (facets)
- Allows sliding of one bony surface over the other
Arthrodial (plane/gliding) joint
arthrodial joint is also commonly referred to as a?
plane joint or a gliding joint
- Rotary movement around one axis
- Consists of a peg sitting within a ring; allows rotation
Pivot (trochoid) joint
A spheroid joint is also commonly referred to as?
enarthrodial joint or ball-and-socket joint
- Joint which moves in almost all
directions; allows a great range of
movement - A spherical head of 1 bone fits into
a cup-shaped depression of the
other bone - Consists of a rounded end or ball,
sitting within a socket or cup
Spheroid (enarthrodial or ball
and socket) joint
- A convex articular condyles
articulates with somewhat concave
articular surfaces ( a type of joint where a rounded, bumpy part of one bone fits into a slightly hollowed-out part of another bone ) - like hinge joint but with more
movement; Allows movement in two
planes (extension, flexion,
hyperextension)
Condylar joint
- characterized by an articular
surface expanded more in one
direction than another forming an
ellipse ( a type of joint in your body where the ends of the bones form an oval shape. One bone end is longer in one direction, like an ellipse or an oval. ) - e.g. joint between distal end of
radius + proximal row of carpal
bones
Ellipsoid joint
- joints with an English or flat saddle
– shaped articular surface - Perform all movement except
rotation
Saddle joint
ARTICULATIONS OF THE SKULL:
- Temporo-mandibular joint only synovial joint of the skull
- Mandibular symphysis (intermandibular joint) synchondrosis with an interdigitating surface that persists throughout life in the dog
- Sutures
- Synchondrosis
- Gomphosis
only synovial joint of the skull
Temporo-mandibular joint
The mandibular symphysis is also called the?
intermandibular joint
Mandibular symphysis (intermandibular joint): In dogs, this is a type of joint called a?
synchondrosis
These are the lines where the bones of the skull fit together like puzzle pieces. They are immovable joints made of strong, fibrous tissue that holds the bones tightly together.
Sutures
This is a type of joint where the bones are joined by cartilage, which can eventually turn into bone as a person grows.
Synchondrosis
This is a special type of joint found in the mouth where the teeth fit into their sockets in the jawbone.
Gomphosis:
ARTICULATIONS OF THE RIBS:
A. Synchondrosis
B. Synovial joints
at the costochondral junction refers to the type of joint found between the ribs and the cartilage that connects them to the sternum (breastbone).
Synchondrosis
This is a specific type of synovial joint found between the ribs and the vertebral column (spine).
Costovertebral Joint:
Costovertebral Joint: This is a specific type of synovial joint found between the ribs and the vertebral column (spine). It has two main parts:
- Articulation of Costal Head with Vertebral Column. (This is where the head of the rib connects to the vertebrae. )
- Articulation of Costal Tubercle with Transverse Process. ( This is where a small bump (tubercle) on the rib connects to a part of the vertebra called the transverse process. )
Ligaments are strong bands of tissue that help hold the joint together. The costovertebral joint has four key ligaments:
- Ligament of Costal Head
- Intercapital Ligament
- Ligament of the Tubercle (Costotransverse Ligament)
- Ligament of the Neck
This ligament connects the heads of two opposite ribs. It is not present between the 1st and the last two pairs of ribs.
Intercapital Ligament
This is the strongest ligament in this joint. It connects the rib’s tubercle to the vertebra’s transverse process, helping to keep the rib firmly attached to the spine.
Ligament of the Tubercle (Costotransverse Ligament)
The Ligament of the Tubercle is also called?
Costotransverse Ligament.
is where the ribs connect to the sternum (the breastbone). It helps your chest move when you breathe.
sternocostal joint
ARTICULATIONS OF THE VERTEBRAL COLUMN.
2 articulations:
- intercentral
- interneural
These are the connections between the main bodies of the vertebrae
Intercentral Articulations
Intercentral Articulations: These are the connections between the main bodies of the vertebrae. They allow limited movement and are classified as “ ? “ , which means they are slightly movable joints.
amphiarthrosis
These are the connections between the articular processes of the vertebrae.
Interneural Articulations
Interneural Articulations: These are the connections between the articular processes of the vertebrae. These joints allow more movement and are classified as “ ? “ , meaning they are freely movable joints.
diarthroses