Joints

Question 1

Name and describe types of joints

Answer 1

Synovial- bones separated by a cavity
Solid- bones held by connective tissue (no cavity)

Question 2

Functions of joints

Answer 2

Synovial- movement
Solid- stability and union

Question 3

Types of synovial joints

Answer 3

1.Plane - sliding, eg. acromioclavicular
2.Hinge- flexion and extension, eg. elbow, humero-ulna
3.Pivot- movement around one axis, eg. atlanto-axial
4.Condylar- two axes that are at right angles to each other, eg. wrist
5.Bicondylar- knee
6.Saddle- joint of the thumb
7. Ball and socket- hip joint

Question 4

Solid joints

Answer 4

1. Cartilaginous (SS)
2. Fibrous (SSG)

Question 5

Types of synovial joints

Answer 5

BSC EHP Pass

Question 6

B

Answer 6

Hip and shoulder

Question 7

S

Answer 7

Metacarpal of the thumb

Question 8

C

Answer 8

Wrist and knee

Question 9

H

Answer 9

Elbow, humero- ulnar

Question 10

Plane

Answer 10

Tarsals and acromioclavicular

Question 11

Pivot

Answer 11

Atlanto-axial

Question 12

Bicondylar

Answer 12

Knee

Question 13

Cartilaginous joints

Answer 13

Synchondroses- e.g grow plate : two ossification centres remain separated by a layer of cartilage

Symphyses- e.g pubic symphysis : two separate bones connected by cartilage

Question 14

Fibrous joints

Answer 14

Sutures- occur in skull
Gomphosis- between teeth and adjacent bone
Syndesmoses- 2 adjacent bones linked by a ligament e. g ligamentum flavum and interosseous membrane