Joints, Bursae, and Synovial Tendon Sheaths

Question 1

Synarthrosis

Answer 1

Together Joints

Question 2

Syndesmosis, Types

Answer 2

Fibrous Joints, Suture and Interosseous Membrane

Question 3

Synchondrosis, Types

Answer 3

Cartilaginous Joint

Primary - Epiphysial Plate
Secondary - Intervertebral Disk

Question 4

Sumphysis

Answer 4

Secondary cartilaginous joint composed of fibrocartilage found between the two pubic bones

Question 5

Synostosis

Answer 5

Bony Joint

May have existed during development and grew as fibrous (suture) or cartilaginous joint, but was replaced by bone upon cessation of growth (frontal bones, Epiphyseal plate)

Question 6

DIarthroses or Synovial Joints

Answer 6

Moveable Joints

Components:

Synovial Space
Synovial Fluid
Fibrous Capsule
Synovial Membrane or Sac
Articular Surface of Hyaline (articular) Cartilage

Question 7

Example of Hinge Joint

Answer 7

Permit Flexion and Extension Only

Elbow, Knee

Question 8

Example of Ball and Socket Joint

Answer 8

Movement on several axises

Hip, Shoulder

Question 9

Bursae and Synovial Tendon Sheaths

Answer 9

Closed sac of serous membrane consisting of synovial fluid

Tendon sheaths have inner layer attached to tendon (visceral) and outer layer (parietal layer)

Question 10

Arthritis

Answer 10

Inflammation of a joint

Question 11

Synovitis

Answer 11

Inflammation of the synovial membrane of a joint

Question 12

Bursitis

Answer 12

Inflammation of a bursa