Arthrology of pelvis and hip

Question 1

Fibrous/synarthrosis

Answer 1

Immobile joints

Question 2

Cartilaginous/amphiarthroses

Answer 2

Slightly moveable joints

Question 3

Synovial/Diarthrodial

Answer 3

Freely movable joints

Question 4

3 Types of Fibrous Joints

Answer 4

a) suture - snug fitting, bevelled or curated, can turn into bone
b) syndesmosis - longer fibres, don’t turn into bone, holds bones together, minimal movement
c) gomphosis - gums, soft fibrous tissue

Question 5

2 Types of Cartilaginous Joints

Answer 5

a) synchondrosis - primary cartilaginous joints, growth plates, eventually disappear and become bones
b) symphysis of fibrocartiaginous - has lots of fibrous cartilage, discs, becomes weaker over time and can break from pressure

Question 6

Synovial Joint Characteristics (6)

Answer 6

1. 2 or more articular surfaces
2. Articular surfaces are covered by hyaline cartilage
3. Capsules surrounding joint
4. Cavity within the joint
5. may/may not have fibrocartilaginous disc in the joint
6. may/may not have ligaments that blend in with the capsule

Question 7

Types of Synovial Joints

Answer 7

1. Gliding/plane - not alot od movement