Joints

Question 1

Synarthrosis

Answer 1

immobile

Question 2

Amphiarthrosis

Answer 2

limited movement

Question 3

Diarthosis

Answer 3

maximum movement

Question 4

Fibrous joints

Answer 4

strong connection of tissue, includes sutures, interosseus membrane, and gomphosis. reinforced by ligaments

Question 5

Cartiliginous joints

Answer 5

made with hyaline or fibrocartilage. ex. epiphyseal plates and pubic symphesis

Question 6

Synovial joints

Answer 6

most movement. Support by ligament. has joint cavity and synovial fluid

Question 7

bursae

Answer 7

fluid filled sacs in synovial joints to cushion and avoid friction

Question 8

osteoarthritis

Answer 8

in synovial joints, from aging and wear and tear. erosion of bone

Question 9

hinge joint

Answer 9

uniaxial. trough. ex. elbow

Question 10

pivot joint

Answer 10

peg in a hold. uniaxial. ex. atlas/axis

Question 11

saddle joint

Answer 11

biaxial. like lincoln logs. ex. trapezium

Question 12

condyloid

Answer 12

biaxial. oval extension (condyle) fits into curved socket. ex. wrist

Question 13

ball and socket joint

Answer 13

multiaxial. literally ball and socket. ex. shoulder

Question 14

gliding joint

Answer 14

multiaxial. two flat surfaces rubbing together. ex. ankle