Arthrology - Adding Complexity Flashcards
How much movement is common for a synarthrosis?
No movement - considered immovable
How much movement is common for an amphiarthrosis?
Very little movement but some movement possible
How much movement is common for a diarthrosis?
Highly moveable
What functional classification is a fiberous joint?
Synarthrosis
What are the types of fiberous joints?
Syndesmosis
Suture
Gomphosis
Schindylesis
What is characteristic of a syndesmosis?
United by interosseous membrane
Considerable space between articulating bones
Little movement allowed
What is characteristic of suture joints?
Bones are united by dense connective tissue are are very close together.
Considered immovable
What are the different types of suture joints?
Serrate Denticular Squamous Limbus Plane
Describe the characteristics of a serrate suture joint.
Edges are primarily serrated along joint
Describe the characteristics of a denticular suture joint.
Edges are primarily smooth with (a) toothlike projection(s)
Describe the characteristics of a squamous suture joint.
Bones are quite thing and are overlapping
Squamosal suture
Describe the characteristics of a limbus suture joint.
Overlapping and serrated bone
Describe the characteristics of a plane suture joint.
Apposition of rough surfaces
What is an example of a serrate suture joint?
Parietal Bone
What is an example of a denticular suture joint?
Parietal and Occiptal Bone