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Articulations: Selected Articulations In Depth Flashcards

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What type of joint is the temporomandibular joint?

A

Primarily a hinge but also a gliding

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What separates the TMJ joint?

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Articular disc

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What movements can the TMJ joint make?

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Depression/elevation, protraction/retraction, and lateral rotary motion

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What are Amphiarthrosis symphysis?

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Intervertebral discs

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What are the two parts of intervertebral discs?

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Anulus fibrosus and nucleus pulposis

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What connects the laminae of adjacent vertebrae?

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Ligamentum flavum

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What is an example of a diarthrotic synovial biaxial saddle joint?

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Sternoclavicular joint

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What is the uniaxial synovial gliding joint between the acromion and the clavicle?

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Acromioclavicular joint

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What superiorly provides strength to the fibrous joint capsule of the acromioclavicular joint?

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Acromioclavicular ligament

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What binds the clavicle to the coracoid process of the scapula?

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Coracoclavicular ligament

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What type of joint is the Glenohumeral joint?

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Multiaxial ball and socket synovial joint

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What encircles and covers the surface of the glenoid cavity?

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Glenoid labrum

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13
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What is another name for the wrist joint?

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Radiocarpal joint

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What separates the head of the ulna from the radiocarpal joint?

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Fibrocartilaginous aricular disc

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What is formed between the auricular surfaves of the sacrum and ilium?

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Sacroiliac joint

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What is the other name of the coxal joint?

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Acetabulofemoral joint

17
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What is the largest and most complex diarthroses of the body?

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Knee joint

18
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What joint is a highly modified uniaxial synovial hinge joint that permits dorsiflexion and plantar flexion?

A

Talocrural (ankle) joint

19
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What is the type of joint problem that comes from wear and tear?

A

Osteoarthritis

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