functional anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
connection of bones at a join usually to allow movement between surfaces of bones
A
articulation
2
Q
- immovable joints
- suture, such as skull sutures
- gomphosis; teeth fitting into mandible/maxilla
A
synarthrodial
3
Q
- slight movable joints
- slight amount of motion
- coracoclavicular joint, symphysis pubis, intervertebral discs
A
amphiarthrodial
4
Q
aka synovial
- freely moveable
- composed of sleevelike joint secreting synovial fluid to lubricate cavity
A
diarthrodial joints
