Types of Joints Flashcards
Name types of joints
fibrous
cartilaginous
synovial
Fibrous
& example
immovable and interlocking bones joined by fibrous tissue that is rich in collagen fibres
- cranium
Cartilaginous
& example
slightly moveable and the bones are joined together by cartilage
- manubriosternal joint
Synovial
freely moveable and are the most common type of joint in the body
- pateellofemoral (knee) joint
Name the types of synovial joints
- gliding/plane joints
- hinge joints
- pivot joints
- saddle joints
- ball and socket joints
- condyloid/ellipsoid joints
What are the characteristics of synovial joints?
- ends of bone covered with hyaline
cartilage - surrounded by a fibrous capsule
- capsule lined by a synovialmembrane that secretes synovial
fluid for lubrication - enclosed by ligaments for stability
Gliding/plane joint example
acromioclavicular joint
Hinge joint example
knee
Pivot joint example
atlanto-axial joint
Condyloid/ellipsoid joint example
metacarpophalangeal joint (knuckles)
Saddle joint examples
carpometacarpal joint (thumb)
Ball and socket joint examples
hip
Gliding/plane joint function
allow 2 bones to slide past each other
Hinge joint function
bones can only move through flexion and extension
Pivot joint function
allows rotation around an axis