Joints Flashcards
1
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Joints (AKA)
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Articulations
2
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Fibrous Joints are also known as
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Sutures
3
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- inflexible layers of dense connective tissue
- Hold bones together tightly
- Do not allow for movement
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Fibrous Joints (sutures)
4
Q
- Consist of bones connected by cartilage
- Allows only slight movement of joint
- Example: where the ribs join the sternum
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Cartilaginous Joints
5
Q
- two bones come together permitting a variety of movements
- Describe based on their type of motion
- Ball and socket
- Hinge
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Synovial Joints
6
Q
What are the four components of synovial joints?
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- Synovial capsule
- Synovial Fluid
- Ligaments
- Bursa
7
Q
Outermost layer of strong fibrous tissue that resembles a sleeve as it surrounds the joint
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Synovial Capsule
8
Q
lubricant to make smooth movement of joints possible
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Synovial fluid
9
Q
connect bone to bone
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Ligament
10
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fibrous sac acting as a cushion to ease movement in areas subject to friction
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Bursa
