type of bones Flashcards
long bone
long in length
short in width
- femur, humerus, tibia, fibula
short bone
length and width are the same
-tarsals, carpals (hands and feet) wrists
flat bone
thin and curved
-scapular
irregular
no specific shape
- cranium
sesamoid
bone within a tendon
- patella
definition of a joint
a place where 2 or more bones meet
fibrous/fixed joint
immovable
-cranium
cartilaginous joint
slightly moveable
-coccyx
synovial joint
freely moveable
- shoulder, elbow, knee, hip
what are the components of a synovial joint
- ligament
- synovial fluid
- synovial cavity
- articular cartilage
- articular capsule
definition and function of a ligament
a band of stong fibrous tissue
connects bone to bone
the definition and function of synovial fluid
slippery fluid that is contained within the joint cavity
it reduces friction between the articular cartilage in the joint
the definition and function of articular cartilages
glassy- smooth cartilage
it is spongy and covers the end of the bones in the joint
- to absorb shock and to prevent friction between the ends of the bones in the joints
Meniscus
Wedge of white fibrocartilage
Ball and socket joint types
Hip- pelvis
Shoulder
