Joints

Question 1

Joints

Answer 1

The rigid elements of the skeleton meet at sites

Question 2

How are joints classified?

Answer 2

They can be classified either by function or structure.

Question 3

What are the types of joints according to the functional classification?

Answer 3

Synarthroses, amphiarthroses, diathroses

Question 4

What are the types of joints according to the structural classification?

Answer 4

Fibrous, cartilaginous, or synovial joints

Question 5

Synarthroses, amphiarthroses, diathroses are associated to what?

Answer 5

Axial skeleton

Question 6

Synovial joints

Answer 6

are the most movable joints of the body, and all are diarthroses.

Question 7

Synovial membranes

Answer 7

composed of loose connective tissue. Its function is to make synovial fluids.

Question 8

Brusae

Answer 8

is a flattened fibrous sac lined by a synovial membrane

Question 9

Nonaxial (plane joint)

Answer 9

adjoining bones do not move around a specific axis

Question 10

uniaxial (Hinge joint)

Answer 10

movement occurs around a single axis

Question 11

biaxial (Condylar and Saddle Joint )

Answer 11

movement can occur around two axes; thus the joint enables motion along both the frontal and sagittal planes.

Question 12

multiaxial (Ball and socket joint)

Answer 12

Movement can occur around all three body planes: frontal, sagittal, and transverse.