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