Joint Flashcards
Name and classify
Intervertebral joint
Symphysis, Secondary cartilaginous
Name and classify this joint
Facet/Zygapophyseal joint
Synovial plane
Name and classify this joint
Sternocostal joints
Of rib 1- primary cartilaginous
Of rib 2-7 synovial plane
Name and classify this joint
Costochondral joint
Primary cartilaginous
Name and classify this joint
Manubrio-sternal joint
Symphysis
Name and classify this joint
Sterno-clavicular
Saddle joint
Name and classify this joint
Xiphisternal
Synchondrosis
Name and classify this joint
Interchondral
Synovial plane
Name the joint
Uncovertebral joint
Only in the cervical spine.
Articulation of uncinate processes
Name and classify the joint and articular facets
Costovertebral joint- plane joint
Superior demifacet on vertebral body articulates with head of its own rib
Inferior demifacet on vertebral body articulates with head of rib below
Name ad classify joint and its articular surfaces
Costotransverse joint
Facet on separate TP of vertebrae
Articulate with tubercle of its own rib