Chapter 9: Joints

Question 1

3 classifications of joints

Answer 1

Fibrous
Cartilaginous
Synovial

Question 2

2 types of fibrous joints

Answer 2

Sutures (includes synostosis)
Syndesmoses

Question 3

3 types of syndesmoses

Answer 3

Interosseous ligament
Interosseous membrane
Gomphosis

Question 4

2 types of cartilaginous joints

Answer 4

Synchondrosis
Symphyses

Question 5

Functions of menisci

Answer 5

Shock absorption
Create a better fit
Provide adaptable surfaces
Weight distribution
Synovial fluid distribution

Question 6

Types of movement at synovial joints

Answer 6

Gliding
Angular movements
Rotation
Special movements.

Question 7

6 categories of synovial joints

Answer 7

Plane
Hinge
Pivot
Ellipsoid
Saddle
Ball and socket

Question 8

6 major angular movements

Answer 8

Flexion
Extension
Lateral flexion
Abduction
Adduction
Circumduction

Question 9

Types of special movement

Answer 9

Elevation; depression
Protraction; retraction
Inversion; eversion
Dorsiflexion; plantar flexion
Supination; pronation
Opposition.

Question 10

Temporomandibular joint classification

Answer 10

Hinge and plane joint.
Functions in depression, elevation,
Protraction, retraction, lateral displacement, and slight rotation.

Question 11

Temporomandibular joint anatomical components

Answer 11

Articular disc (meniscus)
Articular capsule
Lateral ligament
Sphenomandibular ligament
Stylomandibular ligament

Question 12

Glenohumoral joint classification

Answer 12

Ball and socket.
Wide range of motion allowed by the looseness of Articular capsule and shallow glenoid cavity.

Question 13

Glenohumoral joint anatomical components

Answer 13

Articular capsule
Coracohumeral ligament
Glenohumoral ligaments
Transverse humeral ligament
Glenoid labrum
Bursae

Question 14

Acromioclavicular joint ligaments

Answer 14

Acromioclavicular ligament
Coracoclavicular ligament

Question 15

Elbow joint classification

Answer 15

Hinge joint.
Allows flexion and extension.

Question 16

Elbow joint anatomical components

Answer 16

Articular capsule
Ulnar collateral ligament
Radial collateral ligament
Annular ligament of the radius.

Question 17

Hip joint classification

Answer 17

Ball and socket joint.
Allows a wide range of movement.

Question 18

Hip joint anatomical components

Answer 18

Articular capsule
Iliofemoral ligament
Pubofemoral ligament
Ischiofemoral ligament
Ligament of the head of the femur
Acetabular labrum
Transverse acetabular ligament

Question 19

Knee joint classification

Answer 19

Modified hinge joint. Consists of 3 joints within a single synovial cavity.

Question 20

3 joints within knee joint synovial cavity

Answer 20

Tibiofemoral joint (lateral)
Tibiofemoral joint (medial)
Patellofemoral joint (intermediate)

Question 21

Knee joint anatomical components

Answer 21

Articular capsule
Medial & lateral patellar retinacula
Patellotibial ligament
Oblique popliteal ligament
Arcuate popliteal ligament
Tibial collateral ligament
Fibular collateral ligament
Intracapsular ligaments
Articular discs (menisci)

Question 22

Intracapsular ligaments of the knee

Answer 22

Cruciate ligaments:
1) ACL
2) PCL

Question 23

2 Articular discs of the knee

Answer 23

Medial meniscus
Lateral meniscus

Question 24

3 important bursae of the knee

Answer 24

Prepatellar bursa
Infrapatellar bursa
Suprapatellar bursa.