Articluar System Flashcards
(19 cards)
What is the primary function of the articular system?
To facilitate movement and provide stability to the skeletal system.
True or False: Synovial joints are the most common type of joint in the human body.
True
Fill in the blank: The _____ is a fluid that lubricates the joints.
synovial fluid
Which type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?
Ball-and-socket joint
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of ligaments? A) Connect bones to bones B) Stabilize joints C) Produce synovial fluid D) Limit the range of motion
C) Produce synovial fluid
What is the primary role of tendons in the articular system?
To connect muscles to bones.
Fill in the blank: The _____ joint is an example of a hinge joint.
elbow
What is by articulation?
Meeting of one bone with one or more bones
Examples of fibrous joint
Sutural joint at skull
Gomphosis at teeth and it’s socket
Syndesmoses at radius and ulna
Characteristics of synovial joint
1.presence of joint cavity contain synovial fluid
2.joint capsule consist of fibrous cabsule and synovial membrane
3.articular surface cover by hyaline cartillage
Example of uni axial movment
Hinge and pivot
Example of hinge movment
1.Elbow
2.Ankle
3.Inter phalyngel
Example of biaxial movment
1.Ellipsoid
2.Saddle
3.Condolid
Example of multi axial movment
1.ball and socket
2.plane joint
Limitations of movment of joints
1.shape of articular surface
2.tension of ligament and antagonist muscle
3.approximation of soft part
Where joints get there blood supply?
From pertiarticular anastomosis
Example of glinding joint movment?
Inter carpal and inter tarsal
Example of glinding joint movment?
Inter carpal and inter tarsal
What is hilton’s law
Nerve that control the movment of joint will also supply sensation to the joint and surrounding area
