Joints Flashcards

1
Q

What is a joint ?

A

A joint is the union between two or more rigid components

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2
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What is another term for a joint ?

A

Articulation

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3
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What is the function of a joint ?

A

Movement and growth

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4
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What are the names of the three kinds of joint ?

A

Fibrous
Cartilaginous
Synovial

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5
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What is a fibrous joint ?

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They are made of dense fibrous connective tissue and have high tensile strength.
They don’t allow for really any movement in adults.

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6
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What is a cartilaginous joint ?

A

Layers of cartilage

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7
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What are the names of the two types of cartilaginous joint ?

A

Synchondroses

Symphyses

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8
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What is a synchondroses joint ?

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Primary cartilaginous
They allow for bone growth but there is no movement.
They don’t exist in adults.

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9
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What is a symphyses joint ?

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They don’t ossify.
They are found in the midline of the body.
They allow limited movement.
i.e. Intervertebral discs

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10
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What are synovial joints ?

A

They allow a great deal of movement . They have an articular cartilage, articular discs, synovial cavity, synovial membrane, fibrous capsule and ligaments.

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11
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What are the different types of synovial joint ?

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Hinge 
Pivot 
Saddle 
Condylar
Plane 
Ball and socket
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12
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What factors determine joint stability ?

A

Shape of articulating surfaces
Fibrous capsule and ligaments
Muscles

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13
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What is an anastomoses ?

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Where blood vessel reconnect to move around a joint safety without restricting movement of that joint

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14
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What is proprioception ?

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There are proprioceptors in the joints of the body which help the body to know where parts of the body are

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15
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What is Hiltons law ?

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The nerve supplying a joint will also supply the muscles and skin covering that joint

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16
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Recall points for joints

A

Intro
Types
Blood and nerve supply

17
Q

Draw an labelled image of a synovial joint

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