Joints Flashcards
simple joints
2 bones coming together
simple joint example
shoulder, hip
compound joint
more than 2 bones
compound joint example
elbow, manus, pes
fibrous joint
united by fibrous tissue
cartilaginous joint
united by cartilage
synovial joint
united by a joint capsule, true joint
fibrous joint movement
synarthrosis
cartilaginous joint movement
ampithrosis
synovial joint movement
diarthrosis
syndesmosis
ligamentous joint united by fibrous tissue that permits only slight movement
examples of syndesmosis
costal arch, radial ulnar, tibula fibula
sutures
fibrous joints between bones of the skull
gomphosis
specialized articulation in the teeth with the mandible and maxilla
what type of joint is gomphosis?
peg and socket