Flashcards in Chapter 8 - Joints of the Skeletal System Deck (40)
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Articulations
Joints
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Classified structurally by the type of tissue that binds the bones at each junction
Joints
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Can also be grouped functionally according to the degree of movement possible at the bony junctions
Joints
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Synarthrotic joints
Immovable joints
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Slightly movable joints
Amphiarthrotic
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Freely movable joints
Diarthrotic
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How are joints classified
Structurally or functionally
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What is a joint?
A functional junction between bones
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What is the most commonly used joint classification?
Structural
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Joint: Skull, Type:
Suture, fibrous
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Joint: Temporomandibular, Type:
Modified hinge, synovial
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Joint: Atlanto-occipital, Type:
Condylar, synovial
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Joint: Atlantoaxial, Type:
Pivot, synovial
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Joint: Intervertebral, Type:
Plane, synovial
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Joint: Sacroiliac, Type:
Plane, synovial
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Joint: Vertebrocostal, Type:
Plane, synovial
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Joint: Sternoclavicular, Type:
Plane, synovial
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Joint: Sternocostal, sternum and rib 1; Type:
Synchondrosis, cartilaginous
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Joint: Sternocostal, sternum and ribs 2-7; Type:
Plane, synovial
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Joint: Acromioclavicular, Type:
Plane, synovial
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Joint: Shoulder, Type:
Ball-and-socket, synovial
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Joint: Elbow (humero-ulnar), Type:
Hinge, synovial
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Joint: Elbow (humeroradial), Type:
Plane, synovial
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Joint: Proximal radioulnar, Type:
Pivot, synovial
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Joint: Distal radioulnar, Type:
Pivot, synovial
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Joint: Wrist (radiocarpal), Type:
Condylar, synovial
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Joint: Intercarpal, Type:
Plane, synovial
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Joint: Carpometacarpal, carpal and metacarpal 1; Type:
Saddle, synovial
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Joint: Carpometacarpal, carpals and metacarpals 2-5; Type:
Condylar, synovial
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