Articular system and joints Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three types of fibrous joints?
A
Suture, Syndesmosis, Gomphosis
2
Q
What is an example of a fibrous suture joint?
A
Fibrous joint between the bones of the skull
3
Q
What is an example of a fibrous syndesmosis joint?
A
Interosseous membrane
4
Q
What is an example of a fibrous Gomphosis joint?
A
Periodontal ligament which holds teeth in the socket
5
Q
What sort of joint is the epiphyseal growth plate?
A
Primary cartilaginous joint
6
Q
What sort of joint is the pubic symphyses?
A
Secondary cartilaginous joint
7
Q
What are the two types of cartilaginous joints?
A
Primary and Secondary
8
Q
What are the 3 types of synovial joint injuries?
A
Effusion, Haemathrosis, Septic Arthritis
9
Q
What sort of fibre is a ligament made from?
A
Collagen
