Test 3 Review Flashcards
What are the two ways to classify an articulation?
functional and structural
A synarthrosis can structurally be a ___________ or a _______________ joint. Give an example of each.
Fibrous (Syndesmosis)
cartilage (symphysis)
Name an amphiarthrotic, cartilaginous joint.
Symphysis pubis
Name an amphiarthrotic, fibrous joint.
Syndesmosis
How would you functionally classify a suture?
Synarthrosis
How would you structurally classify a suture?
Fibrous
How would you functionally classify a syndesmosis?
amphiarthrosis
How would you structurally classify a syndesmosis?
fibrous
Name three places in the body where synovial membranes are found:
a. synovial joints
b. bursae
c. tendon sheaths
What is the function of synovial fluid?
provide lubrication, shock absorber, nutrients to cartilage
What is the structure of a synovial membrane? What is its function?
Scattered epithelial cells and areolar - secrete synovial fluid
Demonstrate or explain the following movements:
plantar flexion (extension) /foot
pointing toes
Demonstrate or explain the following movements:
flexion/ knee
Bending knee
Demonstrate or explain the following movements:
extension / hip
Standing
Demonstrate or explain the following movements:
flexion /trunk
Bending over
Demonstrate or explain the following movements:
abduction / hip
Leg away from body
Demonstrate or explain the following movements:
eversion/foot
Foot away from midline
Demonstrate or explain the following movements:
pronation / wrist
hand facing down
Demonstrate or explain the following movements:
rotation / shoulder
twisting arm
Demonstrate or explain the following movements:
flexion/ shoulder
arm straight ahead
Demonstrate or explain the following movements:
circumduction /hip
moving leg in a circle
Give at least two examples of each type of joint explaining the movement(s) possible at those joints:
pivot joint
axis + atlas/proximal, radius ulna
rotation
Give at least two examples of each type of joint explaining the movement(s) possible at those joints:
hinge joint
distal humerus+ulna / proximal+ middle phalanx
flexion / extension
Give at least two examples of each type of joint explaining the movement(s) possible at those joints:
ball-and-socket joint
humerus + scapula/ femur + os coxa
Flexion/ extension/ hyperextension/ abduction/ adduction/ rotation/ circumduction
Is a gliding joint diarthrotic or amphiarthrotic?
Diarthrotic
Which ligament at the knee protects it from lateral rotation?
Lateral collateral ligament
Why does the knee have two menisci? What type of tissue is found in a meniscus?
shock absorber and cushion
