Spinal Anatomy - Joints Flashcards
joints are
articulations
arthrology
the study of joints
syndesmology
study of ligaments
ligaments connect
bone to bone
tendons connect
bone to muscle
3 types of joints by materials
fibrous, cartilaginous, synovial joint
3 types of joints by movement
synarthrosis, amphiathrosis, diarthrosis
synarthrotic joints are _____
nonmoveable
2 subclassifications of synarthrotic joints are
synarthrosis and gomphosis
examples of synarthrosis
sutures, epiphyseal plates, ischiopubic synchondrosis
examples of gomphosis
teeth
amphiarthrotic joints are
slightly moveable
subclassification of amphiathrotic joint
symphysis
examples of amphiathrotic joints
IVD and symphysis pubis
diarthrotic joints are
freely moveable
diarthrotic joints are also called
synovial joints