Arthrology Flashcards
(39 cards)
Joint with 1 DOF
Uniaxial joint
Joint with 2 DOF
Biaxial joint
Joint with 3 DOF
Multiaxial
Joints connected by fibrous tissue; AKA synarthrosis
Fibrous joints
Joints connected by cartilage or combo of cartilage and fibrous tissue
Cartilaginous joints
Joints where connective tissue is cartilage, but there is space between the surfaces (a synovial gap)
Synovial joints
Name three types of fibrous joints
- Suture or skull type joints
- Syndesmosis
- Gomphosis
Fibrous joint that usually is classified as having no movement
Suture or skull type joints
Fibrous joint where there is connective tissue between two bones that holds them into proper orientation; interosseous membrane or ligament
Syndesmosis
Joint that holds teeth into jaws
Gomphosis
Name the types of cartilaginous joints
- Primary cartilaginous joints
2. Secondary cartilaginous joints
AKA synchondrosis; Hyaline cartilage (at the end of bones in synovial joints); slightly moveable; epiphyseal cartilaginous plates; ultimately as bone matures, becomes bone and disappears
Primary cartilaginous joints
Cartilaginous joint where hyaline cartilage covers surface of bone, the fiber-cartilage in between, making up the bulk of the joint; slightly moveable; fxns for strength and shock absorption
Secondary cartilaginous joints
Give 2 examples of secondary cartilaginous joints
- Symphyses such as pubic symphyses
2. Intervertebral discs
What is the most common and functionally important type of joint?
Synovial joint
Space between two bones; filled with synovial fluid
Joint cavity
What are the features (3) of synovial joints?
- Joint cavity
- Articular cartilage
- Articular capsule
Hyaline cartilage on the surface of the bone
Articular cartilage
Rounding that give support; consists of inner layer (synovial membrane), outer layer (fibrous), and supported with accessory ligaments
Articular capsule
True or False:
Articular cartilage has a blood supply.
False
What is the role of synovial fluid and membrane?
Nutrients and wast diffuse through synovial membrane and synovial fluid; key because cartilage does not heal well due to lack of blood supply
True or False:
It takes a long time for nutrients to diffuse through the synovial membrane and fluid.
True; moving the joint helps move synovial fluid around to maintain the health of the cartilage within the joint
True or False:
Articular cartilage does not have a nerve supply and does not feel pain
True
Fibers that are part of the joint capsule
Intrinsic ligaments