Joint Classification by Movement Flashcards
Study of joints
Arthrology
Joint types by degree of motion
- Synarthroses
- Amphiarthroses
- Diarthroses
Immoveable joints
Synarthroses
Joint with some movement
Amphiarthroses
Highly mobile joints
Diarthroses
Types of synarthroses by tissue in articulation
- Fibrous
- Cartilaginous
Types of amphiarthroses by tissue in articulation
- Fibrous
- Cartilaginous
Joint classified as mostly fibrous and no/limited movement
Synarthroses
Joint classified as mostly cartilaginous and slightly moveable
Amphiarthroses
Joint classified as synovial and highly moveable
Diarthroses
The fusion of a joint
Synostosis
Types of joints that will undergo synostosis
- Synarthroses
- Amphiarthroses
Type of amphiarthrosis that undergoes synostosis
Some symphyses (except IVD (except sacrum IVD) and public symphysis)
Type of synarthrosis that undergoes synostosis
Sutures
Cartilaginous joint growth plate joining to the diaphysis and epiphysis
Synchondrosis
Fusion of cranial sutures before the completing of bone skull growth.
Craniosynostosis
What does craniosynostosis constrict?
Brain growth in direction of fusion and flexibility of plate-like cranial bones
What does craniosynostosis result in?
Mis-shapen cranium
Examples of amphiarthroses
- Syndesmoses
- Symphyses
Examples of (synovial) diarthroses
- Knee
- Shoulder
- Hip
Joint that is surrounded by a joint capsule of a fibrous tissue
Cavitated joint
