Joints Intro Flashcards
Surrounds and incases a joint. Protects articular surface of bones
Capsule
Bands of fibrous connective tissue. Provides attachment for cartilage, fascia, and muscle
Ligaments
Synovial joint with motion in three planes and three axes
Tri-axial
Synovial joint with motion in two planes and two axes. (Condyloid & saddle joints)
Bi-axial
Synovial joint with angular motion occurring in one plane around one axis
Uni-axial
Synovial joint that tends to move linear. Cannot actively move by itself i.e. carpal bones
Non-axial
No direct union between bones. Has cavity filled with fluid
Synovial (Diarthrodial)
Cartilage between bone ends. For bonding and twisting. i.e. spine bodies
Cartilage joints (Amphiarthrodial)
Structure joint. Ends shaped to allow interlock (fibrous) i.e. skull
Synarthrosis
Ligamentous joint. Great deal of fibrous tissue holding the joint together. Twisting/stretching. (Fibrous) i.e. Forearm
Syndemosis
Joint bolted together. i.e. Tooth socket (fibrous)
Gomphrosis
Thick, vascular connective tissue that secretes synovial fluid
Synovial membrane
Dense, fibrous connective tissue that can withstand great amounts of pressure and tension
Cartilage
Covers the end of bones. Cannot repair itself. Gets nutrition from synovial fluid.
Hyaline cartilage (articular cartilage)
Acts as a shock absorber. Poor blood supply.
Fibrocartilage
