Joints overview Flashcards
What is another name for a joint
Articulation
How are joints classified
shape
degree of movement
involved CT
what does Synarthrosis mean
Immovable
What does amphiarthrosis mean
some movement
What does diarthrosis mean
Mobile
What are the three main types of connective tissue
Fibrous
Cartilaginous
Synovial
What is a fibrous joint
Direct connection of bone to bone via fibrous CT
What are the main types of fibrous joints
Suture
Syndesmosis
Gomphosis
What is a suture fibrous joint
Interlocking of flat bones with dense fibrous tissue
What is a syndesmosis joint
Ligaments are attached to permit some movement
What is a gomphosis joint
Projection from one bone will fit into socket with stability gained from ligament
What is a cartilaginous joint
Slightly mobile joint held together with cartilage
What are the main types of cartilaginous joints
Symphyses
synchondrosis
What is a symphyses joint
Connected via a pad/disk of fibrocartilage allowing for shock absorption (Costal)
What is a synchondroses joint
Bones connected via hyaline cartilage (Epiphyseal plate)
What are the main types of cartilage
Hyaline
Fibrous
Elastic