Exam 1: Arthrology Flashcards
definition of arthrology
study of joints
definition of kinesiology
mechanics of human motion
what are the 3 subdivisions of joints
fibrous, cartilaginous, synovial
fibrous: bones held together by ___ connective tissue, with ___ to ___ movement
fibrous, little, no
cartilaginous: cartilage holds ___ surfaces, __ joint cavity
articulating, no
synovial: fluid-filled ___, ___support
cavity, ligamentous
T/F: the sutures in the skull are joints
true
what type of relationship do mobility and stability share
inverse
gomphosis, skull sutures, and syndesmosis are 3 examples of what classification of joints
fibrous
fibrous joints: syndesmoses are sheets of collagenous fibers known as _____ ligaments which hold bones together (ex: between radius and ulna)
interosseous
Fibrous joints: gomphoses is a fibrous attachment between __ and ___
alveolar sockets, teeth
name the two types of cartilaginous joints
symphyses, synchondroses
name two examples of a symphyses joint
pubis symphysis, intervertebral disc
some synchondroses joints are ___ such as the epiphyseal plates of developing bone
temporary
what three places are synchondroses joints found
growth plates, end of ribs, costal cartilages