Chapter 9, Articulations Flashcards
1
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What are articulations
A
The place where the bone meets another bone, cartilage, or teeth. Is determined by joint structure, more mobility=less stability
2
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Fibrous joints
A
Is the strongest, is connected to bone through Dense regular CT
3
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Cartilaginous joints
A
Strong but flexible, joined together with bones by cartilage
4
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Synovial joints
A
Very flexible not very strong, separated from bones by a fluid-filled cavity
5
Q
What is an immovable joint
A
synarthrosis
6
Q
What is a slightly immovable joint
A
Amphiarthrosis
7
Q
Very movable joint
A
Diarthrosis
8
Q
What joints are in the pectoral girdle and upper limbs
A
Sternoclavicular joint • Acromioclavicular joint • Glenohumeral (shoulder) joint • Elbow joint • Radiocarpal (wrist) joint
