Introduction To Muscles And Joints

Question 1

What is a joint

Answer 1

Where 2 skeletal elements (bones or cartilage) come together

Question 2

Name the 2 categories of joints

Answer 2

Synovial joint
Solid joint

Question 3

What is a synovial joint

Answer 3

When the skeletal elements are separated by a narrow articular cavity

Question 4

What is a solid joint

Answer 4

No cavity, skeletal elements is held together by connective tissue

Question 5

Characteristics of a synovial joint

Answer 5

Layer of hyaline cartilage
Joint capsule consisting of an inner synovial & outer fibrous membrane
Additional structures within the capsule (articulat disc, fat pads & tendons)

Question 6

Based on the shape of a synovial joint how are they described

Answer 6

Plane (flat), hinge, pivot, bicondylar, condylar, saddle & ball and socket

Question 7

Asked on movement how are synovial joints described

Answer 7

Uniaxial (movement in 1 plane), biaxial (movement in 2 planes), multiaxial (movement in 3 planes)