Exam 5 Flashcards
Structural classifications of joints
-fibrous
- Cartilaginous
- Bony
- Synovial
Synarthrosis
Very strong
E.g: sutures, gomphosis, synochondrosis, synostosis
Amphiarthrosis
Slightly moveable
E.g: syndesmosis, symphysis
Syndesmosis
Bones connected by ligament
Symphysis
Bones connected by fibrocartilage
Diarthrosis
Freely moveable
E.g: synovial joints
Plane
Limited motion, flat/ slightly curved surface
Nonaxial
Hinge
Angular motion in a single plane
Nonaxial
Condylar
Oval articular face within a depression
Biaxial
Saddle
Articular faces fit together like a rider in a saddle
Biaxial (thumb)
Pivot
Rotation only
Nonaxial
Ball-and-socket
Round head in a cup-shaped depression
Triaxial
Synovial fluid functions
- from synovial membrane
- fills joint cavity
- reduces friction
Accessory Synovial joint structures
Cartilages
Meniscus
Fibrocartilage pad between opposing bones
Accessory Synovial joint structures
Fat pads
Adipose tissue covered by synovial membrane
Accessory Synovial joint structures
Ligaments
Support and strengthen joints
Accessory Synovial joint structures
Tendons
Attach to muscles around joint
Accessory Synovial joint structures
Bursae
Pockets of synovial fluid to cushion areas where tendons and ligaments rub on other tissue
Sprain
Ligament with torn collagen fibers
Stabilizing factors of synovial joints
- prevents injury by limiting range of motion
- collagen fibers of joint capsule and ligaments
- shapes of articulating surfaces and menisci
- other bones, muscles, fat pads
- tendons attach to articulating bones
Planes of movement
Nonaxial
0 plane (acromioclavicular)
Planes of movement
Nonaxial/uniaxial
1 plane (elbow)
Planes of movement
Biaxial
2 planes (wrist)
Planes of movement
Triaxial/multiaxial
3 planes (shoulder)
Gliding movement
When two flat surfaces slide past each other
(Two carpal bones)