chapter 9 Flashcards
if the articulation has a lot of movement it is
LESS STABLE
2 Ways of classifications
Structure and Function
STRUCTURE
fibrous
dense irregular connective tissue
STRUCTURE
cartilaginous
joined by cartilage
STRUCTURE
synovial
bones separated by fluid-filled cavity
FUNCTION
synarthrosis
immobile joint
FUNCTION
amphiarthrosis
Slightly moveable
FUNCTION
diarthrosis
Freely moving joint
Fibrous
Gomphosis
periodontal membranes hold tooth
SYNARTHROSIS
Fibrous
Suture
dense regular connective tissue, connect skull bones
SYNARTHROSIS
Fibrous
Syndesmosis
Interosseous membrane
AMPHIARTHROSIS
Cartilaginous
Synchondrosis
Hyaline cartilage between bones
SYNARTHROSIS
Cartilaginous
Symphysis
Fibrocartilage between bones
AMPHIARTHROSIS
Articular Capsule
Outer Fibrous Layer - dense regular
Synovial Membrane - synovial fluid
Articular Cartilage
reduces friction / shock absorber