Articulations - Novak Flashcards
What is the difference between functional and structural classifications?
Functional is if the joint moves or not
Structural is what the joint consists of
What are the three categories of functional classifications?
Synarthrosis- no movement
Amphiarthrosis- little movement
Diarthrosis- complete movement
What are the three categories of structural classifications?
Fibrous
Cartilaginous
Synovial
What are the three types of Fibrous joints and the corresponding functional classification?
Suture (skull)- synarthrosis
Gomphoses (teeth)- synarthrosis
Syndesmoses (inbetween ulna and radius)- amphiarthrosis
What are the two types of Cartilaginous joints and the corresponding functional classification?
Synchondroses (ribcage cartilage)- synarthrosis [hyaline cartilage]
Symphisis (pubic)- amphiarthrosis [fibrocartilage]
Synovial joints go into which functional classification?
Diarthrosis
What are the layers of the articular capsule?
Fibrous and synovial
What is the difference between a tendon and a ligament?
Tendon- muscle to bone
Ligament- bone to bone
What are bursae?
Fluid filled pockets for shock absorption
What is the difference between sprain and strain?
Strain is injury to the muscle
Sprain is injury to the ligament
The more mobile the joint…
The less stable it is
