Joints Flashcards
1
Q
3 Classifications of Joints
A
- Synovial
- Cartilaginous
- Fibrous
2
Q
3 Characteristics of Joints
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- Synarthrosis-immoveable
- Diarthrosis-freely moveable
- Amphiarthrosis- partially moveable
3
Q
Types of Synovial Joints
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- ball and socket
- gliding
- hinge
- saddle
- condyloid/ellipsoid
- pivot
4
Q
Ball and Socket Joint
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hip and shoulder
bone rotates freely in socket of joint
5
Q
Gliding
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carpals and tarsals
they glide against each other
6
Q
Hinge
A
elbow and knee
exactly what you imagine a hinge would look like
7
Q
Pivot
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head around neck
donuts around pole motion
8
Q
Saddle
A
thumb
saddle shape on another saddle shape
9
Q
Ellipsoid/Condyloid
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wrist
ball in socket with less allowed movement
10
Q
Parts of a Synovial Joint
use blank diagram
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- Articulating Bones
- Articulating Cartilage
- Synovial Membrane
- Synovial Cavity
- Joint Capsule
- Bursae Capsule
- Collateral Ligament
