Joints Flashcards
What are the 3 primary classifications of joints?
Fibrous, Cartilaginous, Synovial
What is a Fibrous Joint?
Fibrous joints are a type of joint where the bones are joined by strong fibrous tissue rich in collagen. These joints allow for very little movement (if any) and are often referred to as synarthroses.
What is a Cartilaginous Joint?
Cartilaginous joints are a type of joint where the bones are entirely joined by cartilage, either hyaline cartilage or fibrocartilage.
What is a Synovial Joint
A synovial joint is the type of joint found between bones that move against each other, such as the joints of the limbs
What are the 3 functional classifications of joint movement?
Immoveable, Slightly Moveable, and Freely Moveable
What joints can be classified as Immoveable Joints?
Fibrous Joints
What joints can be classified as Slightly Moveable Joints?
Cartilaginous Joints
What joints can be classified as Freely Moveable Joints?
Synovial Joints
What components make up a Synovial Joint?
Synvial Fluid, Synovial Membrane, Cartilage, Joint Capsule
What is Synovial fluid?
A collagen-like substance that surrounds a joint
What is Synovial Membrane?
The Inner Layer of a joint capsule
What is cartilage?
Connective tissue covering the ends of the bones
What is a Joint Capsule?
A Fibrous sac that contains the synovial membrane / fluid
