Musculoskeletal

Question 1

Three types of joints

Answer 1

Fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial joints

Question 2

Fibrous Joints

Answer 2

Two types: sutures and syndesmoses. articulating surfaces are united by fibrous material. Degree of movement depends on length of fibers uniting articular surfaces.

Question 3

Sutures

Answer 3

Type of fibrous joint. joints between cranial bones, little movement, held tightly.

Question 4

Syndesmoses

Answer 4

Interosseous radioulnar joint. allows for supination and pronation.

Question 5

Symphysis

Answer 5

Secondary cartilage joint. type of cartilage between bones is fibrocartilage. allows some movement. Pubic symphysis and intervertebral joints.

Question 6

Synovial Joints

Answer 6

Diarthrodial. Seven types. Allow free movement between bones. contain an articular capsule, articular(hyaline) cartilage covers bony articular surfaces, synovial membrane covers the internal non-articular surfaces and produces synovial fluid for lubrication.