Articulaciones Flashcards
Functional Classification of Joints
1) Synarthroses (syn = together; arthro = joint): immovable joints 2) Amphiarthroses (amphi = on both sides): slightly movable 3) Diarthroses (dia = through, apart): freely movable
Diarthroses
dia = through, apart; arthro = joint freely movable. ex. in the limbs
Synarthroses
syn = together; arthro = joint immovable joints ex. in the Axial skeleton
Amphiarthroses
amphi = on both sides slightly movable ex. in the Axial skeleton
Structural classification of Joints
1) Fibrous = (Suture, Syndesmosis, Gomphosis) 2) Cartilaginous = (Synchondrosis, Symphysis) 3) Synovial = (Plane, Hinge, Pivot, Condylar, Saddle, Ball and socket)
Fibrous Joints
Bone ends / parts united by collagen fibers 1) Suture = short fibers / immobile (Synarthrosis) 2) Syndesmosis, = longer fibers / slightly movable (amphiarthrosis) & immobile 3) Gomphosis = periodontal ligament / immobile (synarthrosis)
Cartilaginous Joints
Bone ends / parts united by cartillage
1) Synchondrosis = hyaline cartilage / immobile (synarthrosis)
2) Symphysis = fibrocartilage / slightly movable (Amphiarthrosis).
Ligament (attachment)
Ligaments attach from bone to bone (Likes to likes)
Tendons (attachment)
Attach from bone to muscle
Gliding movements
when flat bone surfaces glide or slide over one another. Occur at cartilaginous joints; Ex. = intervertebral discs and sternoclavicular joints.
Angular movements (def)
changes in angles between bones; occur only at synovial joints.
Angular movements (types)
- Flexion 2. Dorsiflexion 3. Plantar flexion 4. Extension 5. Hyperextension 6. Abduction 7. Adduction 8. Circumduction 9. Rotation
Flexion
Decreasing the angle between 2 bones. Ex= head toward chest.
Dorsiflexion
Bringing foot closer to shin
Plantar flexion
Pointing one’s toe (flexion toward the sole).
Extension
Increasing the angle between 2 bones. Ex. = straightening a flexed neck
Hyperextension
Increasing the angle greater than 180o
Abduction
Moving a limb away from the midline. Ex = raising arm or thigh laterally;
Adduction
moving a limb toward the midline