Synovial Joints Flashcards
1
Q
what are the different types of synovial joints
A
- plane
- hinge
- pivot
- condylar
- ellipsoid
- saddle
- ball and socket
2
Q
what does ‘multiaxial’, ‘uniaxial’ and ‘biaxial’ mean
A
multiaxial = many axis uniaxial = one axis biaxial = two axis
3
Q
name the type of joint that is known for ‘sliding’ and ‘gliding’
also describe the joint
A
- plane join
- multiaxial
- flat articular surfaces
example = intercarpal and intertarsal joints
4
Q
name the type of joint the elbow and ankles are
describe the joint
A
- hinge joint
- uniaxial
- flexion and extension
5
Q
name the type of joint that is used for only rotation
describe the joint
A
- pivot joint
examples = radioulnar joints
6
Q
name the type of joint the knee and TMJ is
describe the joint
A
- condylar joint
- biaxial
- flexion and extension
- rotation when flexed
7
Q
name the type of joint for the wrist
describe it
A
- ellipsoid joint
- biaxial
- flexion and extension
- abduction and adduction
- circumduction
NO ROTATION
8
Q
name the type of joint the base of the thumb is
describe it
A
- saddle joint
- flexion and extension
- abduction and adduction
- circumduction
- obligatory rotation - opposition
9
Q
name the type of joint the shoulder and hip are
describe it
A
- ball and socket joint
- multiaxial
- flexion and extension
- abduction and adduction
- circumduction
- rotation
10
Q
what does DFCT stand for
A
Dense connective tissue
11
Q
what does the articular/hyaline cartilage do in a synovial joint
A
- covers the bone ends where they articulate and move over each other
- Subchondral bone is smooth
