Bone & Joint Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 main types of joints?
A
Fibrous, cartilaginous, synovial
2
Q
What are the two types of cartilaginous joints?
A
Synchondrosis (joint between first rib and sternum) and symphysis (joint between vertebrae)
3
Q
True or False: Synovial joints are affected by RA, AS, and PsA
A
True
4
Q
What are the two major divisions of the skeleton?
A
Axial and Appendicular
5
Q
The axial skeleton is made up of:
A
Vertical axis of the body, skull, vertebral column, thoracic cage
6
Q
The appendicular skeleton is made of the:
A
Bones of the upper and lower limbs
