Naming Joints (Structure) Flashcards
1
Q
Fibrous - Syndesmosis
A
Bone ligaments hold bones together
radial-ulnar
2
Q
Fibrous - Suture
A
Skull bones held together by connective tissue
coronal suture
3
Q
Fibrous - Schindylesis
A
Bone fits into a groove
vomer-maxilla
4
Q
Fibrous - Gomphosis
A
Peg in a socket
teeth
5
Q
Cartilaginous - Synchondrosis
A
Temporary joints (xiphoid process - sternum)
6
Q
Cartilaginous - Symphyses
A
Fibrocartilage joints between bones
pubic symphysis
7
Q
Synovial
A
Bones are more separate and held by ligaments
knee
8
Q
Ball and Socket
A
Rotates freely
shoulder
9
Q
Hinge
A
Radial-Ulnar
10
Q
Saddle
A
Metacarpal-Pollex
11
Q
Pivot
A
Post in the ground
Radial-Ulnar
12
Q
Gliding
A
Inter-Carpal
13
Q
Condyloid
A
Metacarpophalangeal
