The Basics Flashcards
1
Q
fibrous joints
A
bones connected by fibrous tissue
2
Q
cartilaginous joints
A
bones connected by cartilage
3
Q
synovial joints
A
articulating surfaces enclosed within fluid filled joint capsule
4
Q
synarthrosis
A
immovable joints
5
Q
amphiarthrosis
A
slightly moveable joints
6
Q
diarthrosis
A
freely moveable joints
7
Q
primary cartilaginous
A
hyaline cartilage. synchondrosis
8
Q
secondary cartilaginous
A
fibrocartilage. amphiarthrosis. e.g. pubic symphysis, intervertebral discs
