Joints Flashcards
Sacroiliac joint
In the pelvis, formed by the junction of the articular surface of a coxal bone and the articular surface of the of the sacrum
Acetabulum
Where the lower limb articulates with the girdle
Fibrous joint
Composed of dense fibrous connective tissue, three types:
- Suture
- Syndesmosis
- Gomphosis
Suture
Binds skull bones together
Coronal
Syndesmosis
Fibrous joint that holds long bones together along their length, fibrous tissue
Radio ulnar
Gomphosis
Fibrous joint where periodontal ligaments bind teeth to bone
Dentoalveolar
Cartilaginous joint
Cartilage forms connection between joints
Symphysis
Synchondrosis
Symphysis
A pad of fibrocartilage is present between bones
Intervertebral
Synchondrosis
Bands of hyaline cartilage are between bones
Epiphyseal plate