Exam 2 - Joint Classification Flashcards
What term is used to identify the study of joints?
arthrology
What term is used to identify the study of ligaments?
syndesmology
What are three histological classifications of joints?
fibrous
cartilaginous
synovial fluid
What were the three classifications of joints based on movement potential?
synarthrosis
amphiarthrosis
diarthrosis
What are the characteristics of the (amphiarthrosis) synchondrosis?
primary cartilage joins
temporary longevity
composed of hyaline cartilage
form between ossification centers within a cartilage template
What are the four consistent features of synovial (diarthrosis) joints?
articular or fibrous capsule
synovial membrane
articular cartilage
synovial fluid
What movements are accommodated by arthrodial synovial joints?
translational movement
plane gliding movement
What are examples of synovial plane (diarthrosis arthrodial) joints?
most zygapophyses of the vertebral column
Diarthrosis trochoid joints are commonly called ___ joints based on action.
synovial pivot joint
What are the examples of synovial pivot (diarthrosis trochoid) joint?
median atlanto-axial joint
What is the shared morphological characteristic of diarthrosis trochoid joints?
an osseous pivot point
and an osteo-ligamentous ring
What is a common name for the diarthrosis sellar joint?
synovial saddle joint
What examples of synoivial saddle 9diarthrosis sellar) joint is identified along the spine?
the joint of Lushka of typical cervical is a modified sellar joint
Which joint classification exhibits a knuckle-shaped surface on one side of the joint and a concave surface on the other side?
diarthrosis condylar joint
What example of the diarthoris condylar joint is identified along the spine?
the atlanto-occipital joint may be classified as a diarthrosis condylar joint
