Ch 9 Joints Flashcards
1
Q
What are joints (articulations)?
A
Where two bones meet and body movement occurs
2
Q
In joints a tradeoff exists between _____ and _____.
A
strength and mobility
3
Q
There are two classification schemes of joints, what are they?
A
structural (anatomy) and functional (range of motion)
4
Q
Joint _____ determines function.
A
structure
5
Q
What are structural classifications of joints?
A
- Fibrous
- Cartilaginous
- Bony
- Synovial
6
Q
What are the functional classifications of joints?
A
- Synarthrosis (immovable)
- Amphiarthrosis (slightly movable joint)
- Diarthrosis (freely movable joint)
7
Q
Are synarthrosis (immovable joints) strong or weak?
A
very strong
8
Q
The edges of synarthrosis (immovable joints may ____ or ____.
A
touch or interlock
9
Q
Synarthrosis (immovable joints) may be fibrous or _____.
A
cartilaginous
10
Q
What are the 4 types of synarthrotic joints?
A
suture
gomphosis
synchondrosis
synostosis
