chapter 8: amphiarthroses Flashcards
1
Q
how movable are Amphiarthroses
A
slightly moveable
2
Q
how many types of Amphiarthroses
A
2
3
Q
Name the 2 Amphiarthroses
A
syndesmosis
symphysis
4
Q
____ joints are like sutures but much more fibrous connective tissue, so not as tight
A
syndesmosis
5
Q
Give an example of a syndesmosis
A
distal articulation between tibia and fibula
6
Q
___ joints are where connected by broad, flat fibrocartilage disc
A
symphysis “growing together”
7
Q
Give an example of a symphysis joint
A
intervertebral discs, pubic symphysis (hip front)
