Joints Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 main functions of joints?
A
- provide for skeletal mobility
- hold skeleton together
2
Q
What are the structural joints?
A
- fibrous
- cartilaginous
- synovial
3
Q
What are functional joints?
A
- synarthroses
- amphiarthroses
- diarthroses
4
Q
What is the nature of Synarthroses?
A
Immovable joints
5
Q
What is the nature of amphiarthroses?
A
- slightly movable joints
6
Q
What is the nature of diarthroses?
A
Freely movable joints
7
Q
What are the different types of sutures?
A
- plain
- squamous (lap)
- serrate
8
Q
Syndesmosis
A
Sheet of fibrous tissue
9
Q
Gomphosis
A
- joint btwn tooth & socket
Tooth; connected to socket by periodontal ligament
10
Q
What are cartilaginous joints united by?
A
Hyaline & fibro cartilage
11
Q
What are the 2 varieties of cartilaginous joints?
A
- synchrondrosis
- symphysis
