Midterm 1 Review Flashcards
Types of Fibrous Joints
Sutures, Syndesmosis, Gomphoses (Teeth)
Example and Function of Suture
Synarthrodial, skull
Examples and Function of Syndesmosis
Distal Ends of Tibia/Fibula, Radius/Ulna (Amphiarthrodial)
Examples of Cartilaginous Joints
Symphysis
Examples of symphysis, function
Pubic Symphysis, Between Vertebrae, Amphiarthrodial
Synarthrodial Cartilaginous Joint
Connection between first rib and sternum
Examples of Ball and Socket
Shoulder and Hip
Ellipsoid or Condyloid Joint
Between metacarpals and phalanges, between radius and carpals
Plane or Gliding Joint
Carpals, Tarsals, Vertebral Facets, Sacrum/Iliac, Ribs 2-7 and sternum, acromioclavicular, sternoclavicular
Hinge Joint
Elbow, ankle, phalanges
Pivot Joint
Atlas rotates around dens of axis, proximal ends of radius and ulna
Saddle Joint
Thumb, sternocalvicular
Nucleus Pulpous
Gelatinous interior of disc
Anulus Fibrosis
Fibrous exterior of disc
Three types of risk factors for osteoporosis
Genetic, Lifestyle, Nutritional
What does estrogen affect
Promote calcium retention, inhibit PTH
What does calcitonin affect
Inhibit osteoclasts, facilitate osteoblasts