Lecture 5 Flashcards
Types of joints by function (3)
- Synarthroses
- Amphiarthroses
- Diarthroses
Synarthroses joints
Immovable joints
Amphiarthroses joints
Slightly movable joints
Diarthroses joints
Freely movable joints
Types of join by structure (3)
- Fibrous joints
- Cartilaginous
- Synovial
Fibrous joints
Suture or syndesmosis
Suture joints
Joint is held together with short, interconnecting fibers
Bone edges interlock
Only on skull
Syndemosis joints
Bones are held together by a ligament
Fibrous tissue can vary in length
Between radius and ulna: large amounts of movement possible
Distal tibiofibular joint
Between fibula and tibia
Syndemosis joint
Cartilaginous joints
Synchondroses or symphyses
Synchondroses joints
Bones united by hyaline cartilage
Immobile
Ie. epiphyseal plates, 1st rib’s cartilage, manubrium of sternum
Symphyses joints
Fibrocartilage connects two bones
Slight movement
Ie. symphysis pubis, symphysis menti, intervertebral discs
Synovial joints (6)
Most movable joints in the body All have hyaline at ends of articulating bones Joint cavities Articular capsule Synovial fluid All are diarthroses Intra and extracapsular ligaments to enforce the joints Most joints in body are synovial 1. Plane 2. Hinge 3. Pivot 4. Condylar 5. Saddle 6. Ball and socket
Plane synovial joints
Between two flat surfaces
Allow for limited gliding movements between bones
Ie. between tarsal bones of the foot
Hinge synovial joints
Cylinder and trough
Ie. elbow, knee, ankle