joints

Question 1

what is a joint

Answer 1

union between two or more rigid components

Question 2

types of joints

Answer 2

fibrous
cartilaginous
synovial

Question 3

characteristics of fibrous joints

Answer 3

dense fibrous connective tissue
high tensile strength
little movement in adults

Question 4

types of fibrous joints

Answer 4

periodontal ligament
cranial sutures
interossues membranes

Question 5

characteristic of cartilaginous joints

Answer 5

layers of cartilage

Question 6

types of cartilaginous joints

Answer 6

synchondroses (primary)
symphyses (secondary)

Question 7

characteristics of synchrondroses

Answer 7

allow for endochondral ossification
disappear in adults
no movement

Question 8

characteristics of symphyses

Answer 8

do not ossify with age
found in midline of body
limited movement

Question 9

characteristic of synovial joints

Answer 9

greatest type of movement in joints

Question 10

common features of synovial joints

Answer 10

synovial cavity
synovial membrane
fibrous capsule
articular cartilage

Question 11

types of synovial joints

Answer 11

hinge
saddle
plane
pivot
condylar
ball and socket

Question 12

upper limb rotation

Answer 12

lateral rotation around week 7

Question 13

lower limb rotation

Answer 13

medial rotation and more

Question 14

hiltons law

Answer 14

the nerve supplying a muscle that crosses a certain joint also innervates this joint