L6 - Joint Classifications

Question 1

Synovial joint features

Answer 1

Complex association of tissues and structures, movement determined by bone ends.

Question 2

Synovial joint structures

Answer 2

Bone ends, articular cartilage, joint capsule, joint cavity, synovial membrane, and ligaments.

Question 3

Hyaline cartilage

Answer 3

Articular cartilage; covers bone where they articulate, smooth frictionless movement

Question 4

Joint capsule

Answer 4

Outer layer of DFCT, secretes synovial fluid

Question 5

Joint capsule

Answer 5

Holds bone together, can change due to the support needed

Question 6

Capsular ligaments

Answer 6

Continuous of the joint capsule, present where support is needed.

Question 7

Collateral ligaments

Answer 7

Occur on either side of

Question 8

Intracapsular ligaments

Answer 8

Within the capsule, additional bands of DFCT that internally hold bones together

Question 9

Cruciate ligaments

Answer 9

Cross over each-other

Question 10

Fibrocartilaginous pads

Answer 10

Made of fibrocartilage, that fill in space, cushion, and deepen articulation

Question 11

ROM determined by

Answer 11

Bone end shape, ligament location and end, body surface contact, muscles

Question 12

Types of synovial joints

Answer 12

Plane, hinge, pivot, condylar, ellipsoid, saddle, ball and socket