Chapter 9: Joints Flashcards
Joints ____ categorized by structure
are
A Synarthrosis ____ a immovable joint
is
A Amphiarthrosis ____ a slightly movable joint
is
A Diarthrosis ____ a freely movable joint
is
2 Kinds of joints: Symphysis ____ Synovial
and
Synarthrosis Joint: not movable
joint
Synarthrosis Suture ___ the skull joints
is
Gomphosis ____ a Synarthrosis joint of Periodontal Ligament that binds teeth to the jaw
is
Synchondrosis: a rigid bridge between _____ articulating bones
2
Synostosis _____ totally immovable joint. Fused together
is a
Syndesmosis - bone connected ____ ligaments
by
Symphysis- articulating bone connected by a wedge ____ pad of fibrocartiliage
or
Diarthrosis- Synovial joints, wide range of motion ____ generally at end of a long bone
and
Synovial joints ____ freely movable
are
Synovial joints ___ surrounded by a Articular Capsule
are
Synovial joints can’t be movable ____ and strong
and
Articular cartilage surfaces are slick ____ smooth
and
Articular surfaces don’t touch each other, separated ____ Synovial fluid
by
Synovial fluid: lubricates, distributes nutrients ___ absorbs shock
and
Cartilage ____ meniscus pad between opposing bones
is
Ligaments ____ for support and strength
are
Extracapsular Ligament ___ outside the joint
is
Intracapsular ligaments ____ inside the joint
are
Bunions ____ caused by high heels and pointy toed shoes
are
Tendons ____ not part of the joint
are
Tendons are ___ stabilize
to
Bursae: small fluid pockets ____ connective tissues and reduces friction
in
Adduction: inward ___ together
or