Exam 2 Arthrology Part 1 Flashcards
Synarthrosis
Immovable
Amphiarthosis
Slightly moveable
Diarthrosis
Freely moveable
Bones fastened together by thin layers of fibrous (dense) connective tissue
Fibrous
Bones joined by a fibrous band which forms an interosseous ligament
Syndesmosis
Movement classification for syndesmosis:
Amphiarthrosis
Only b/t some bones of the skull
Suture
Bones joined by a very short fibrous band which forms a sutural ligament
Suture
Suture movement classification:
Synarthosis
Articulation b/t tooth root & bony socket; consists of a very short fibrous band which forms a ‘periodontal ligament’
Gomphosis
Gomphosis movement classification:
Synarthrosis
Connection consist of hyaline cartilage &/ or fibrocartilage
Cartilaginous
Bones are united by a plate of hyaline cartilage
Synchondrosis
Synchondrosis movement classification:
Synarthosis
Articular surfaces are covered by a thin layer of hyaline cartilage, which in turn is attached to a pad of fibrocartilage
Symphysis