Articulations Flashcards
1
Q
Fibrous
A
connected by fibrous connective tissue Ex: suture
2
Q
Cartilaginous
A
connected by cartilage Ex: pubic symphysis
3
Q
Synovial
A
wide range of motion, has joint capsule Ex: knee joint
4
Q
Synarthrosis
A
no movement Ex: suture
5
Q
Amphiarthrosis
A
little movement Ex: pubic symphysis
6
Q
Diarthrosis
A
free movement Ex: knee joint
7
Q
Gliding Joint EX
A
Intercarpal joints
8
Q
Pivot Joint EX
A
Proximal radioulnar joint
9
Q
Saddle Joint EX
A
First carpometacarpal joint
10
Q
Hinge Joint EX
A
Elbow, Knee oints
11
Q
Ellipsoid Joint EX
A
Radiocarpal joint
12
Q
Ball & Socket Joint EX
A
Shoulder & Hip joints
13
Q
Gliding Joint (movement)
A
Monaxial; slight linear motion
14
Q
Pivot Joint (movement)
A
Monaxial; rotation
15
Q
Saddle Joint (movement)
A
Biaxial; angular motion
