Joint review packet Flashcards
A functional type of joint that has the greatest amount of movement
diarthrosis
A functional type of joint that has the least amount of movement
Synarthrosis
A functional type of joint that is slightly moveable
amphiarthrosis
A structural type of joint that has an articular (joint) capsule
synovial
A structural classification that has a cartilage joining the ends of the articulating bones
cartilaginous
A structural type of joint with a joint cavity
synovial
A structural type of joint that is tightly held together by fibrous CT
Fibrous
Type of cartilage that covers the articular ends of bones
Hyaline
Fluid that lubricates, reduces friction, and gives nutrition to a joint
synovial fluid
Tissue at the end of a bone that reduces friction in a joint
Articular cartilage
Sac-like structure in a synovial joint that is sometimes present to reduce friction
Bursae
The structure that secretes synovial fluid
Synovial membrane
Synovial joint between the atlas and axis
pivot
Synovial joint at shoulder
pivot
Synovial joint at the shoulder
Ball & socket
Synovial joint at knee
hinge
Synovial joint between carpal bones
Gliding (planar)
Synovial joint at thumb
saddle
Synovial joint between radius and carpals
pivot
Moves appendages toward midline
Adduction
Increase angle of joint
Extension
Downward movement, lowering body vertically
depression
Palm of hand faces upward
Supination
Pointing toes downward, raising heel on your tiptoes
Plantar flexion
Decreases angle of a joint
flexion
Moves an appendage away from midline
Abduction
Turns on a pivot with a circular motion
Rotation
Movement that raises mandible
elevation
Turn sole of foot inward
inversion
What is a joint
articulation of 2 or more bones
