HAP Joints Flashcards
synarthrotic
immovable
amphiarthrotic
slightly movable
diarthrotic
free movement
What are the three classifications of joints?
- fibrous
- cartilaginous
- synovial
fibrous joints
dense connective tissue holding them together containing many collagenous fibers, bones that are in contact
cartilaginous
bones connected by hyaline cartilage or fibrocartilage
synovial
most joints, allows free movement
types of fibrous joints
- syndesmosis
- suture
- gomphosis
types of cartilaginous joints
- synchondrosis
- symphysis
types of synovial joints
- ball and socket
- condyloid
- gliding
- hinge
- pivot
- saddle
flexion
bending knee
extension
straightening the knee
hyperextension
bending head back beyond upright position
dorsiflexion
walking on heels
plantar flexion
walking or standing on toes
abduction
lifting upper limb horizontally to form right angle with side of body
adduction
returning upper limb from horizontal position to side of body
rotation
twisting head from side to side