Joints Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Joint
A
Junction between 2 or more bones
3 types
2
Q
Fibrous joints
A
Immovable
Teeth w/in jaw
Sutures
3
Q
Cartilaginous joints
A
slightly movable
symphysis pubis
epiphyseal disks
4
Q
Synovial joints
A
freely movable
joint capsule
articular cartilage
synovial fluid
5
Q
Synovial membranes
A
Line joint cavities
Lubricates surfaces w/in joints
nourishes chondrocytes of articular cartilages
cushions shock
