Joints Flashcards
1
Q
functions of joints
A
synarthrosis, amphiarthrosis, diarthrosis
2
Q
synarthrosis
A
immovable joints- skull
3
Q
amphiarthrosis
A
slightly moveable- spine
4
Q
diarthrosis
A
freely moveable- ankle
5
Q
bone structure
A
fibrous, cartilaginous, synovial
6
Q
fibrous
A
bones united by fibrous tissue
7
Q
cartilaginous
A
bones connected by fibrocartilages
8
Q
synovial
A
ends of bone separated by bone cavity containing synovial fluid
9
Q
hinge joint
A
uniaxial, flexion and extension only
10
Q
pivot joint
A
ring of ligaments joining bones, uniaxial- circular motion only ulna/radius
11
Q
ellipsoid joint
A
multiaxial- knuckles
12
Q
ball and socket joint
A
multiaxial- highest range of movement- humorous
13
Q
saddle joint
A
multiaxial-both concave and convex segments, thumbs
14
Q
gliding
A
flat-, nonaxial, no rotation, intercarpal, inter tarsal
