Classification of Joints Flashcards
1
Q
Synarthrodial
A
Immoveable
2
Q
Amphiarthrodial
A
Slightly moveable
3
Q
Diarthrodial
A
Synovial
4
Q
Synarthrodial examples
A
skull sutures
5
Q
Amphiarthrodial Types
A
Syndesmosis, symphysis, synchondrosis
6
Q
Syndesmosis
A
interosseous membranes of radius/ulna and tibia/fibula
7
Q
Symphysis
A
Pubic symphysis
8
Q
Synchrondrosis
A
Cartilage that connects ribs to sternum
9
Q
In a high ankle sprain, aside from ligaments, what other structure is damaged?
A
Interosseous membrane of tibia/fibula
10
Q
Diarthrodial examples
A
gliding, hinge, pivot, saddle, ball and socket, and ellipsoid
11
Q
Gliding
A
Carpal bones
12
Q
Hinge
A
Elbow, knee
13
Q
Pivot
A
radial ulnar joint (for rotation)
14
Q
Saddle
A
thumb
15
Q
Ellipsoid
A
metacarpal bones
