Joints Flashcards
1
Q
name the 3 different types of joints
A
synovial
cartilaginous
fibrous
2
Q
describe the relation between the stability and mobility of joints
A
as the mobility of the joint increases the stability decreases, and vice versa
3
Q
describe the nerve supply of joints
A
they have excellent sensory nerve supply, can feel sensations such as pain, touch, temp. and position sense
4
Q
where does the blood supply for joints come from
A
articular branches of large named arteries nearby, periarticular anastomoses are also common at joints
5
Q
what does periarticular mean
A
surrounding a joint
