Classification Of Joints

Question 1

Describe fibrous joints?

Answer 1

Bones held together by fibrous connective tissue rich in collagen fibres, there is no cavity (syndesmosis, sutures, gomphosis)

Question 2

Describe cartilaginous joints?

Answer 2

When cartilage binds bone to bone- there’s no cavity

Question 3

What are the two types of cartilaginous joint?

Answer 3

1. Primary (synchondrosis) growth plates
2. Secondary (symphysis) fibrocartilage

Question 4

Describe synovial joints?

Answer 4

Bones held together by dense connective tissue (articular capsule and ligaments) there is a synovial cavity )

Question 5

What are the key features of the synovial joint?

Answer 5

-joint cavity
-synovial fluid
-joint capsule
-synovial membrane
-articular cartilage
-ligaments

Question 6

What are the 6 types of synovial joints?

Answer 6

1.planar joints
2. Hinge joints
3.pivot joints
4. Condyloid joints
5. Saddle joints
6 ball and socket joint

Question 7

Define and explain the muscular contractions?

Answer 7

-Concentric- shortening against resistance
-eccentric-lengthening against resistance
-isometric- no change in length against resistance

Question 8

Define and explain the muscular contractions?

Answer 8

-Concentric- shortening against resistance
-eccentric-lengthening against resistance
-isometric- no change in length against resistance