Joint Classifications Flashcards
1
Q
A band of tissue that connects muscle to bone
A
TENDON
2
Q
An elastic band of tissue that connects bone to bone
A
LIGAMENT
3
Q
A soft, gel-like padding between bones that protects joints and facilitates movement
A
CARTILAGE
4
Q
This band of tissue is inelastic and tough
A
TENDONT
5
Q
This band of tissue is elastic and strong
A
LIGAMENTS
6
Q
These are stiffer than ligaments
A
CARTILAGE
7
Q
Atlanto - occipital joint
A
YES JOINT
8
Q
Atlanto - axial joint
A
NO JOINT
9
Q
Shoulder Joint
A
SCAPULOHUMERAL / GLENOHUMERAL
10
Q
Elbow Joint
A
CUBITAL JOINT / HUMERORADIOULNAR JOINT
11
Q
Carpal Joint
A
RADIOCARPAL JOINT
12
Q
Metacarpophalangeal joint
A
FETLOCK JOINT
13
Q
Proximal interphalangeal joint
A
PASTERN JOINT
14
Q
Distal interphalangeal joint
A
COFFIN JOINT
15
Q
Hip Joint
A
COXOFEMORAL JOINT
