lab joints Flashcards
synarthroses
immovable joints
amphiarthroses
slightly moveable joints
diarthoses
freely moveable joints
structural classes of joints
fibrous
cartilaginous
synovial
The deeply cupped acetabulum that receives the head of the femur is enhanced by a circular rim of fibrocartilage called the ..
acetabulum labrum
pit like structure that helps secure femur
fovea capitis
semilunar cartilages
menisci
bicondyloid joint between the femoral condyles
tibiofemoral joint
3 broad ligaments of the knee joint
patellar ligament
medial and lateral patellar retinacula
which ligaments prevent extension during rotation
fibular and tibial collateral ligaments
2 ligaments crucial for reinforcing the knee
oblique popliteal and popliteal ligaments
function of anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments
notch between the femoral condyles
help to prevent anterior-posterior displacement of the joint and over flexion and hyperextension of the joint
shoulder joint =
glenohumeral joint
rim of fibrocartilage that deepens glenohumeral joint
glenoid labrum
… ligament supports weight of upper limb, and 3 weak … ligaments
coracohumeral ligament
glenohumeral ligament