Joints Flashcards
Synarthrotic
Dont move at all, tooth in socket
Amphiarthrotic
Moves only a little bit, pelvic bone during birth, ankle sprain
Diarthrotic
Freely moving, elbow
Syndesmosis
Antiartrotic
Suture
Bones in head held together by suture, antiartrotic
Gomphosis
Surrounds root as tooth, antiartrotic
Synchondrosis
Move a little, top rib (move for breathing?)
Symphysis
Allows slight movement during childbirth
Synovial Joints
Held by fluid, provides lubrication for easy movement, elbow
Articular Cartilage
resists wear and minimizes friction when compressed
Joint Capsule
holds bones together
Ligaments
Reinforce Joint Capsule and help bind articular end of bones
Synovial Membrane
Covers all surface within joint capsule
Synovial Fluid
Lubricates
Menisci
Partially of completely divided into 2 compartments by disc of fibrocartilage