Articulations: Selected Articulations In Depth Flashcards
What type of joint is the temporomandibular joint?
Primarily a hinge but also a gliding
What separates the TMJ joint?
Articular disc
What movements can the TMJ joint make?
Depression/elevation, protraction/retraction, and lateral rotary motion
What are Amphiarthrosis symphysis?
Intervertebral discs
What are the two parts of intervertebral discs?
Anulus fibrosus and nucleus pulposis
What connects the laminae of adjacent vertebrae?
Ligamentum flavum
What is an example of a diarthrotic synovial biaxial saddle joint?
Sternoclavicular joint
What is the uniaxial synovial gliding joint between the acromion and the clavicle?
Acromioclavicular joint
What superiorly provides strength to the fibrous joint capsule of the acromioclavicular joint?
Acromioclavicular ligament
What binds the clavicle to the coracoid process of the scapula?
Coracoclavicular ligament
What type of joint is the Glenohumeral joint?
Multiaxial ball and socket synovial joint
What encircles and covers the surface of the glenoid cavity?
Glenoid labrum
What is another name for the wrist joint?
Radiocarpal joint
What separates the head of the ulna from the radiocarpal joint?
Fibrocartilaginous aricular disc
What is formed between the auricular surfaves of the sacrum and ilium?
Sacroiliac joint
What is the other name of the coxal joint?
Acetabulofemoral joint
What is the largest and most complex diarthroses of the body?
Knee joint
What joint is a highly modified uniaxial synovial hinge joint that permits dorsiflexion and plantar flexion?
Talocrural (ankle) joint
What is the type of joint problem that comes from wear and tear?
Osteoarthritis
