Functional Groups Of Joints Flashcards
1
Q
Classification of joints based on structures of the _ which make up joints
A
Tissues
2
Q
Joints can also be grouped based on their
A
Function
3
Q
Most important function of a joint is to allow or prevent _
A
Movement
4
Q
Three groups of joints are (3)
A
Synarthroses
Amphiarthroses
Diarthroses
5
Q
_ are joints which allow no movement
A
Synarthroses
6
Q
Synarthroses lie predominantly within _
A
Axial skeleton
7
Q
Example of Synarthroses are _ of skull
A
Fibrous joints
(Sutures)
8
Q
_ are joints that allow slight movement
A
Amphiarthroses
9
Q
Amphiarthroses found in areas where greater flexibility is needed but greater degree of movement would be _
A
Unsuitable
10
Q
Example of Amphiarthrose would be vertebral joints or _ in forearm
A
Fibrous interosseous membrane
11
Q
Diarthroses are joints which allow
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Free movement
12
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