joints Flashcards
1
Q
what is a joint
A
where two bones (or bones & cartilage) join
2
Q
structural classes
A
fibrous
cartilaginous
synovial
3
Q
functional classes
A
synarthrosis
amphiarthrosis
diarthrosis
4
Q
synarthrosis joint
A
non moveable
5
Q
amphiarthrosis
A
slightly moveable
6
Q
diarthrosis
A
freely moveable
7
Q
fibrous joint
A
moves slightly / not at all
no joint cavity
8
Q
cartilaginous joint
A
joined by cartilage
synchrondosis = hyaline cartilage at growth plates
symphysis = fibrocartilage at midline
9
Q
synovial joint
A
freely moveable
contains synovial fluid
10
Q
what are the 6 synovial joints
A
plane/gliding
saddle
hinge
pivot
ball and socket
condyloid/ellipsoid
11
Q
synchrondosis
A
hyaline cartilage at the growth plate
12
Q
symphysis
A
fibrocartilage at the midline of joint
