Chapter 9- Joints Flashcards
0
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Joints that are strong
A
Usually not flexible
1
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The point where two bones meet
A
Articulations
2
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Joints that are week
A
Have no flexibility
3
Q
Ways to classify joints
A
- )amount of movement
2. )organization of joints
4
Q
Immovable
A
Synarthrotic
5
Q
Skull
A
Suture
6
Q
Tooth and jaw
A
Gomphosis
7
Q
Fused growth plates
A
Synostosis
8
Q
Slightly movable weaker
A
Amphioarthrotic
9
Q
Bones connect to ligaments (between tibia and fibula)
A
Syndesmosis
10
Q
Fibro cartilage
A
Symphasis
11
Q
Freely movable
A
Diarthrotic joints
12
Q
Joints with a capsule with a filled with fluid in consistency of eggs white
A
Synovial joints
13
Q
Reduces friction and reduces impact
A
Articular cartilage
14
Q
What does synovial joints do
A
- )lubrication
- )gives nutrients
- ) shock absorber
