chapter 9 bones Flashcards
a joint in which articulating bones are joined by dense regular connective tissue is classified as what joint?
fibrous
which joints are synostoses that have distinct, interlocking, usually irregular edges that increase their strength?
sutures
what is a joint in which articulating bones are joined by long strands of dense regular connective tissue?
syndesmosis
cartilaginous joints have _______ between the articulating bones
cartilage
dense regular connective tissue connect bones in
fibrous
how is a gomphosis characterized, in terms of movement?
synarthrosis
immobile fibrous joints that are found between the bones of the skull are called
suture
fibrocartilage of a ______ resists compression and acts as a shock absorber
symphysis
how are syndesmoses classified in terms of mobility?
amphiarthrotic
what kind of joints are elbow, glenohumeral, and knee joint?
synovial joints
an articulation in which bones are joined by hyaline cartilage is called a _______
synchondrosis
the joint capsule has an inner layer called the ______
synovial membrane
synovial fluid is a ________ substance
viscous, oily
all symphyses are classified as _______, meaning they are slightly mobile
amphiarthrosis
the fluid that lubricates the articular cartilage of articulating bones in a synovial joint is called ________ fluid
synovial
functionally, all synovial joints are classified as
diarthroses
planar joints are also called ______ joints
gliding
a joint capsule is also called a _______ capsule
articulating