Joints Flashcards
1
Q
Intervertebral joints
A
> Secondary cartilaginous joints = symphysis
> hyaline end plates + intervertebral disc in between
2
Q
Facet joints
A
> Synovial plane joints
inferior facets of vertebra above and superior facets of vertebra below (covered in articular cartilage)
Lumbar facets are vertically ‘wrapped’ to limit the rotation allowed in the region