JOINTS Flashcards
where two bones connect; allow for movement to occur
joints or articulations
determines function of joint
joint structure
increased mobility means
loss of strength
classification scheme of joints based on joint anatomy
structural
classification scheme of joints based on range of motion
functional
structural classification of joints where it is held together by dense fibrous connective tissue or a fibrous ligament
fibrous
joint between the bones of the skull
suture
joint between a tooth and its bony socket
gomphosis
bones connected by a ligament
syndesmosis
example of syndesmosis
distal joint between tibia and fibula
held together by cartilage
cartilaginous
rigid cartilaginous connection between two bones
synchondrosis
example of synchondrosis
vertebrosternal joint of first rib
bones connected by a pad of fibrocartilage
symphysis
rigid ossified joint
bony
two bones fuse and the boundary between them disappears
synostosis
enclosed by a capsule filled with synovial fluid
synovial
immovable joint that can be fibrous cartilaginous or bony
synarthrosis
slightly movable join that can be fibrous or cartilaginous
amphiarthrosis
freely movable joint which are all synovial joints
diarthrosis
freely movable joints at the ends of long bones; surrounded by joint capsule (articular capsule) continuous with periosteum; contains inner synovial membrane and outer fibrous capsule
synovial joints
fluid from the synovial membrane that fills the joint cavity
synovial fluid
covers articulating surfaces and prevents direct contact between bones
articular cartilage
clear viscous solution which resembles interstitial fluid but contains proteoglycans with high concentration of hyaluronan; found inside joints in small amounts
synovial fluid
primary functions of synovial fluid
lubrication
nutrient distribution for chondrocytes
shock absorption
protect and stabilize the synovial joint
accessory structures of synovial joints
fibrous cartilage pad between opposing bones
meniscus
localized masses of adipose tissue covered by synovial membrane; protect articular cartilage and pack the joint space
fat pads
support and strengthen joints
ligaments
partially torn ligament
sprain
outside the joint
extracapsular