Joints only

Question 1

Functional classification of joints means

Answer 1

amount of movement at joint: synarthrosis, amphiarathrosis, diarthrosis

Question 2

Structural classification of joints means

Answer 2

what tissues are holding the bone together

Question 3

Suture

Answer 3

Fibrous joints: dense fibrous CT holds together 2 cranial bones

Question 4

gomphosis

Answer 4

Fibrous joint: dense CT, holds tooth

Question 5

synchondriosis

Answer 5

Type of cartilaginous joint: hyaline cartilage that holds 2 bones (1st rib and sternum)

Question 6

synostosis

Answer 6

Fibrous joint: 2 bones fuse together (sacrum)

Question 7

syndesmosis

Answer 7

Fibrous joint: connected by ligaments of varying lengths (tibia & fibula)

Question 8

symphyses

Answer 8

Type of cartilaginous joint: wedge of fibrous cartilage (intervertebral disc)

Question 9

synovial joint

Answer 9

fluid filled sac

Question 10

Gliding joint

Answer 10

wrist, ankle, vertebrae

Question 11

Saddle joint

Answer 11

base of thumb

Question 12

pivot joint

Answer 12

example; atlas and axis, radius and ulna

Question 13

ellipsoidal joint

Answer 13

Occipital condyle and atlas. Base of fingers

Question 14

hinge joint

Answer 14

elbow, knee.

Question 15

ball and socket joint

Answer 15

hip, shoulder

Question 16

articular cartilage

Answer 16

made of hyaline

Question 17

joint cavity

Answer 17

filled with synovial fluid

Question 18

articular capsule: outer & inner

Answer 18

outer: dense irreg. Inner: synovial membrane the produces synovial fluid

Question 19

bursa & tendon sheath

Answer 19

Reduce friction, wraps around tendon