The Skeletal System

Question 1

What are the functional classification of joints?

Answer 1

Synarthroses - immovable joints
Amphiarthroses - slightly moveable joints
Diarthroses - freely movable joints

Question 2

Structural classifciation of joints

Answer 2

Fibrous joints - immovable
Cartilaginous joints - slightly moveable
Synovial joints - freely movable

Question 3

What are examples of synarthroses

Answer 3

Suture, syndesmosis, gomphosis

Question 4

Examples of amphiarthroses = cartilagenous

Answer 4

Primary = synchondrisis (Hyaline)
Secondary = symphysis (Fibrocartilage)

Question 5

Synovial joints

Answer 5

Plane - sternoclavicular, acromioclavicular
Hinge/ginglymus - elbow, knee, ankle
Pivot/trochoid - atlantoaxial, radioulnar
Condyloid - metacarpophalangeal/ knuckles
Ellipsoidal - wrist
Saddle - carpometacarpal of thumb
Ball and socket/ enarthrosis - shoulder, hip