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Unit 4: Skeletal System Flashcards

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what are the six functions of the skeletal system

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Support
Protection 
Movement facilitation
Mineral Storage
Storage of Energy
Hematopoiesis (Hemopoiesis)
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how does the skeletal system provide support

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a framework for the body

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how does the skeletal system provide protection

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bones protect the brain, spinal cord, heart, lungs, and reproductive organs

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how does the skeletal system provide movement facilitation

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bones serve as levers to convert muscular contraction

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how does the skeletal system provide mineral storage

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bone store calcium and phosphorus in the bone matrix

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how does the skeletal system provide storage of energy

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yellow bone marrow serves as an important reservoir of lipids

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how does the skeletal system provide hematopoiesis

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produces erythrocytes, leukocytes, and thrombocytes

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red blood cells

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erythrocytes

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white blood cells

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leukocytes

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thrombocytes

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platelets

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what are the three bone cells

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osteoblasts, osteocytes, and osteoclasts

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are responsible for bone (B)uilding/formation

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osteoblasts

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are mature bone cells-principle cells of bone tissue

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osteocytes

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is located within an osteocyte, transplates to “little lake” fluid containing osteocyte

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lacunae

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connects an osteon to another osteon

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cannaliculi

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are cells that break down bone tissue

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osteoclasts

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is bone formation using cartilage “model” to shape the bone; the cartilage is eventually replaced with compact or spongy bone; has a primary and secondary ossification center

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endochondral bone formation

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bone that forms from membrane-like layers of primitive connective tissue;

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intramembranous formation

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the process by which bones form in the body by replacing pre-existing connective tissue with bone

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ossification

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a dense, white fibrous covering surrounding the surface of the bone

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periosteum

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the shaft or long, main part of the long bone

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diaphysis

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the expanded ends of the long bone

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epiphysis

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is the space or hollow chamber within the diaphysis.

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medullary cavity

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is blood cell forming tissue located within the spaces or the spongy bone of the long bones

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red marrow

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is the fat storing tissue found within the medullary cavities of long bones

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yellow marrow

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is a thin layer of hyaline cartilage covering the epiphysis in order to reduce friction

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articular cartilage

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is a thin layer of squamous cells which line the medullary cavity

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endosteum

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blood vessels and nerves perforate the concentric rings through lateral canals called

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Volkmann’s or perforating canals

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blood vessels and nerves run the length of the bone and are contained in

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osteon or Haversian canals

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composed of irregular networks of thin plates of bone with many intercellular spaces called

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trabeculae

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bones that are longer than they are wide, have distinct diaphysis

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long bones

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what is examples of long bones

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humerus, femur, tibia, metatarsals

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cube-shaped, nearly equal in length and width

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short bones

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what is examples of short bones

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some of the carpals and tarsals

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generally thin and flat, provide protection for underlying organs, provide surface area for attaching muscle

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flat bones

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what is examples of flat bones

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cranial bones, sternum, scapula

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various shaped bones which cannot be classified into any of the three groups

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irregular bones

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38
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what is examples of irregular bones

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facial bones, vertebrae

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an opening or hole through a bone which serves as a passageway for nerves and blood vessels

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foramen

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a tube-like passage within a bone

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meatus

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a space within a bone lined with a mucus membrane to reduce the weight of the bone

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sinus

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a fairly deep pit or depression

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fossa

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a large rounded prominence which articles with another bone

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condyle

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an elevated, rounded, (knob-like) usually roughened area on a bone. bigger than a tubercle and used for muscle attachment

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tuberosity

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a very large, blunt process used for muscle attachment; located on the femur

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trochanter

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a small round process used for muscle attachment

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tubercle

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any projection from the surface of the bone used in muscle attachment

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process

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an immovable joint found only between skull bones

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sutures

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membrane-filled spaces between cranial bones which are more commonly known as the soft spots of a baby’s skull

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fontanels

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the skull bone encloses and protects the brain

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cranium

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the lower jaw bone; the only movable bone in the skull

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mandible

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the upper jaw bone

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maxilla

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the cheek bones

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zygomatic bones

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forms the forehead (anterior part of cranium)

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frontal bone

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form the greater portion of the sides and root of the cranial cavity

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parietal

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forms the posterior part and the prominent portion of the base of the cranium

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occipital

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bone situated in the middle part of the base of the skull. forms the sides of the skull and part of the orbit

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sphenoid

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a light, spongy bone located in the anterior part of the floor of the cranium between the orbits

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ethmoid

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u-shaped bone; does NOT articulate with any other bone in the body

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Hyoid

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form the inferior sides of the cranium and part of the cranial floor

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temporal

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the bony extension from the temporal bone which are posterior to the ears

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mastoid process

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vertebrae of the neck

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cervical vertebrae

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vertebrae to which the ribs attach

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thoracic vertebrae

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large, weight-bearing vertebrae of the lower back

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lumbar vertebrae

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fused vertebrae which articulate with the pelvic bones

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sacral vertebrae

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four vertebrae usually fused into two seperate bones

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coccygeal vertebrae (coccyx)

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lack a synovial cavity. held together by fibrous connective tissue; permit little or no movement

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fibrous joints

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what are examples of fibrous joints

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sutures in the skull

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joints which contain a synovial cavity between the articulating bones; covered with hyaline cartilage

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synovial joints

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lack a synovial cavity; articulating bones are held tightly together by cartilage

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cartilaginous joints

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what is an example of cartilaginous joints

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pubic symphysis, menisci of the knee, intervertebral disks

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a band or cord of dense fibrous connective tissue extending from one bone to another; connects bone to bone

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ligaments

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a band or cord of dense fibrous connective tissue extending from one bone to a muscle for attachment; connects bone to muscle

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tendons

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when the nucleus pulposus spills out into the spinal canal and presses on the spinal nerves in that region

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herniated disk

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is a type of arthritis caused by the destruction of cartilage from the joints. most commonly form of arthritis

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osteoarthritis

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is a loss of bone mass and bone density which leads to porous bones and making them more susceptible to fracture

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osteoporosis

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is an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine resulting in a S-shaped appearance

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Scoliosis

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is an abnormal curvature of the thoracic vertebrae resulting in a hunchback appearance

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Kyphosis

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is an abnormal curvature of the lumbar vertebrae resulting in a “sway-back” appearance

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Lordosis

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occurs when the posterior part of the vertebrae fails to form properly and does not enclose the spinal cord.

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spina bifida

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are caused by stress on bones placed upon them by trauma or disease condition

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fractures/broken bones

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tears of the ligaments which are holding two bones together

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sprains

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tears of the muscle from force or trauma

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strain

84
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what are the three structural classifications of joints

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Fibrous joints
Cartilaginous joints
Synovial joints

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are held together by fibrous connective tissue

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fibrous joints

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held together by cartilage

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cartilaginous joints

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held together by ligaments and have a joint capsule

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synovial joints

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what three things must a joint have to have a joint capsule

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synovial membrane
synovial fluid
hyaline cartilage

89
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what are the three functional classifications of joints

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Synarthrotic joints
Amphiarthrotic joints
Diarthrotic joints

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are the two classification of immovable joints

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fibrous joints

synathrotic joints

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are the two classification of slightly movable joints

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cartilaginous joints

amphiarthrotic joints

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are the two classification of freely movable joints

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synovial joints

diarthrotic joints

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is an exception to the characteristic rules. Is a cartilaginous joint that is immovable

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synchondrosis (epiphyseal plate)

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is an exception to the characteristic rules. Is a fibrous joint that is slightly movable

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syndesmosis

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are three type of synarthrotic joints

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sutures
gomphosis (roots of teeth/alveolar sockets)
synchondrosis (epiphyseal plate)

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are two types of amphiarthrotic joints

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symphysis joints (vertebrae and pubic)
syndesmosis
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what are the six types of diarthrotic joints

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hinge
Ball and Socket
gliding/sliding
pivot
saddle 
elipsoidal

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