Joints Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
3 types of joints.
A
Fixed/Fibrous or immovable.
Slightly moveable
Synovial/ freely moveable.
2
Q
What is Fixed/fibrous or Immoveable?
A
Allow little to no movement between the joint.
Interlocked and held together by connective tissue
Allow small movement/ Cranium.
3
Q
What is the slightly moveable joint?
A
Articulating bones are father apart
Separated by pads of fibre cartilage.
Allow wide ROM
EG Vertebral column discs
4
Q
What is Synovial/Freely moveable joint?
A
Bones covered with layer of hyaline/articular cartilage
Enclosed by fibrous joint capsule containing synovial fluid
E.G Hip joint
Most of our joints are synovial joints.
