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A+P: Skeletal > Joints > Flashcards

Joints Flashcards

1
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functional classification of joints

A

synarthrosis, amphiarthrosis, diarthrosis

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synarthrosis

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immovable joints

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synarthrosis examples

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sutures, synchondrosis, gomphosis

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4
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synchondrosis

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epiphyseal plate

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5
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gomphosis

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fibrous joint anchoring root of tooth in socket

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amphiarthrosis

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slightly movable joints

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7
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amphiarthrosis examples

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syndesmosis, symphysis

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syndesmosis

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dense fibrous connective tissue located on the distal or proximal portion of long bones

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9
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syndesmosis examples

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distal tibia and fibula, distal radius and ulna

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10
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symphysis

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cartilaginous joint (fibrocartilage)

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symphysis examples

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pubic symphysis and intervertebral discs

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diarthrosis

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freely movable joint

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13
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diarthrosis example

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synovial joints

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14
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synovial joints

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have a space between the bones called a synovial join cavity that contains synovial fluid. also has articular cartilage

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15
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meniscus

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shock absorber for knee at joint

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16
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bursae

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small fluid filled sacs that reduce friction between moving parts of joints

17
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structural classifications of joints

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fibrous, cartilaginous, synovial

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fibrous joints

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no joint cavity, fibrous connective tissue holds bones together

19
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fibrous join examples

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sutures, tibia and fibula connection, gomphosis of teeth

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cartilaginous joints

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no joint cavity, cartilage connects bones together

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synovial joints have

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a joint cavity

22
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ligaments provide

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synovial joints extra support

23
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synovial joint structure

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synovial membrane surrounding synovial cavity, all encased in articular capsule

24
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types of diarthrosis joints

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planar, hinge, pivot, condyloid, saddle, ball+socket

25
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planar joint

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rub together

26
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hinge joint

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trochlea of humerus and trochlear notch of ulna at elbow

27
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pivot joint

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head of radius and radial notch of ulna

28
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condyloid joint

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(round rubbing) radius and scaphoid and lunate bones of carpus

29
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saddle joint

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(rocking) trapezium of carpus and metacarpal of thumb

30
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ball and socket joint

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head of femur and acetabulum of hip bone

31
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knee joint bursae

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suprapatellar, prepatellar, infrapatellar

32
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knee joint tendon

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quadriceps femoris, patellar ligament

A+P: Skeletal (17 decks)

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