joints (articulations) Flashcards
1
Q
synarthrosis
A
immovable joint
2
Q
amphiarthrosis
A
slightly movable joint
3
Q
diarthrosis
A
freely movable joint
4
Q
examples of synarthrosis joints
A
sutures (in skull)
gomphosis (btwn teeth and jaw bones)
synchondrosis (joint in epiphysis of bone)
synostosis (joint btwn two fused bones ex coccyx)
5
Q
examples of amphiarthrosis joints
A
symphasis of bones ex pubic symphasis
syndesmosis (bones connected by ligament ex tibia/fibula)
6
Q
examples of diarthrosis joints
A
monaxial (elbow and ankle)
biaxial (ribs and wrist)
triaxial (shoulder and hip)
