Ch 8: Joints Flashcards
Define joints
Site where 2 or more bones meet
What are the basic functions of the joint?
- Give skeleton mobility
2. Hold skeleton together
What are the 3 functional classification of joints?
- Synarthroses
- Amphiarthroses
- Diarthroses
What is an immovable joint called?
Synarthroses
What are slightly movable joints called?
Amphiarthroses
What are freely movable joints called?
Diarthroses
What are the 3 structural classification of joints?
- Fibrous
- Cartilaginous
- Synovial
Describe the structural characteristics of synovial joints.
- Bones separated by fluid-filled joint cavity
- Diarthrotic
- Include all limb joints; most joints of body
What are the six distinguishing features of synovial joints?
- Articular cartilage
- Synovial cavity
- Articular (joint) capsule
- Synovial fluid
- Reinforcing ligaments
- Nerves and blood vessels
What is the purpose for articular cartilage?
Prevents crushing of bone ends
What is a synovial cavity?
Small, fluid-filled space between joints
What are the 2 layers of the articular capsule?
- External fibrous layer
2. Inner synovial membrane
What is the external fibrous layer consisted of?
Dense irregular connective tissue
What is the structure and function of the inner synovial membrane?
Loose connective tissue that makes synovial fluid
What are the 3 factors of synovial structure and function?
- Viscous, slippery filtrate of plasma and hyaluronic acid
- Lubricates and nourishes articular cartilage
- Contains phagocytic cells to remove microbes and debris
What are the 3 types of reinforcing ligaments?
- Capsular
- Extracapsular
- Intracapsular
Where is the capsular reinforcing ligaments found?
The thickened part of the fibrous layer
Where is the extracapsular reinforcing ligaments found?
Outside the capsule
Where is the intracapsular reinforcing ligaments found?
Deep to capsule covered by synovial membrane
What is the purpose of nerves and vessels in ligaments?
Detects pain
Capillary beds supply filtrate for synovial fluid
What are fatty pads for?
Cushioning between fibrous layer and synovial membrane or bone
What are articular discs (menisci)?
Fibrocartilage that separates the articular surfaces to improve “fit” of bone ends, stabilizes joints, and reduce wear and tear
What is bursae?
Sacs lined with synovial membrane that reduces friction where 2 surfaces would rub together
What is a tendon sheath
Elongated burda wrapped completely around tendons subjected to friction
What are the two points of attachment of muscles?
Origin attaches to immovable bone
Insertion attaches to movable bone
What occurs when the muscle constracts in relation to insertion and origin?
Insertion would move toward origin
List three natural factors that stabilize synovial joints.
- Shapes or articular surfaces
- Ligament number and location
- Muscle tendons that cross joint
What is gliding movement?
One flat bone surface gliding or sliding over another
What are examples of gliding?
- Intercarpal joints
- Intertarsal joints
- Between articular processes of vertebrae
What are angular movements?
Increase or decrease angle between 2 bones