Joints Flashcards
1
Q
Synarthrotic
A
Immovable
2
Q
Amphiarthrotic
A
Slightly moveable
3
Q
Diarthrotic
A
Freely moveable
4
Q
Fibrous Joints
A
Connect bones with dense connective tissues
5
Q
Cartilaginous Joints
A
Connect bones with hyaline cartilage or fibrocartilage
6
Q
Synovial Joints (Diarthrotic)
A
Lined by articular cartilage, the outer layer is a ligament and the inner layer is a synovial membrane
7
Q
Syndesmosis (Amphiarthrotic)
A
Fibrous joint where two bones are connected by ligaments
8
Q
Suture (Synarthrotic)
A
Fibrous joint that connects cranial bones
9
Q
Gomphosis (Synarthrotic)
A
Fibrous joint that connects the root of a tooth to its socket
10
Q
Bursa
A
Fluid filled sac that reduces friction in joints
11
Q
Meniscus
A
Cartilage that absorbs shock and impact in joints
