Ch.8 Articulations Flashcards
Bursa
Small fluid Filled pockets reduces friction Absorbs shock
Meniscus
Fibrocartliages extra pads of cartilage to help bones not rub
Syntharthroses
Joint with no movement
Head face
Fibrous
Amphiarthroses
Slight movements possible, need a lot of stability
Pubic symphysis , intervertebral , in between radius and tibia
Cartilaginous
Diarthrosis
Synovial
Free movement at end of long bone
***Describe the structure of a synovial joint. What is the function of Synovial fluid ? Where is this fluid produced?
Joint capsule
Synovial membrane
Articular cartilage
Synovial membrane produces synovial fluid
***Name the parts of the skeleton that form the knee? What movement is allowed at this joint
Tibia, fibula, femur, patella
***Name the parts of the skeleton that form the shoulder joint. What movement is allowed ?
Humerus, scapula, clavicle
Sprain
When a ligament is stretched or irritated by excessive movement of a joint
Dislocation
When Joint is forced out of socket can stretch ligaments
Bursitis
Bursa sacks become inflamed
Tendinitis
Synovial tendon sheaths, overuse of joint, sheath becomes inflamed
Tennis elbow
***Plane joint/gliding joint
Clavicle ?
Saddle joints
Carpal and metacarpal joint
Angular motion
Thumb
Pivot joints
Joint at c1 and c2
Allows rotation
Radius ulna
