Articulations: Intro to Joints

Question 1

Joint/Articulation

Answer 1

Form of connection between bones

Question 2

Synarthrosis

Answer 2

Type of joint which allows no movement

Question 3

Amphiarthrosis

Answer 3

Type of join which allows some movement

Question 4

Diarthrosis

Answer 4

Type of joint that is freely moveable

Question 5

Joint classification of SAD

Answer 5

Functional

Question 6

Fibrous Joints

Answer 6

Fixed joint–doesn’t move. Collagenous fibrous connective tissue will unite 2 bones

Question 7

Cartilaginous Joints

Answer 7

Where the bones are joined by cartilage and have limited movement.

Question 8

Synovial Joints

Answer 8

Freely moveable joints–considered the body’s main functional joints. Articulating bones are separated by a joint cavity and synovial fluid is found in the cavity

Question 9

Joint classification of FCS

Answer 9

Structural

Question 10

Plane Joint

Answer 10

Bone surfaces are flat and can glide over each other.
Ex. Intercarpal/tarsal joints

Question 11

Hinge Joint

Answer 11

Type of joint allowing movement in one direction–similar to door hinge
Ex.) Knee or elbow joint

Question 12

Pivot Joint

Answer 12

Type of joint that allows rotational movement around a single axis.
Ex.) Neck or joint between radius and ulna

Question 13

Condylar Joint

Answer 13

Joint where an oval-shaped bone fits into the cavity of another bone. Allows 2 directions of movement.
Ex.) Wrist or knucle joint

Question 14

Saddle Joint

Answer 14

Type of joint where 2 bones fit together like a saddle and a rider. Allows several diretions of movement.
Ex.) Base of thumb

Question 15

Ball and Socket Joint

Answer 15

Type of joint where one bone has a rounded end (ball), allowing for wide range of movement in all directions.
Ex. Shoulder joint, hip joint