Joints & Articulations Flashcards
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Define a synostosis joint
A joint of two fused bones
Give an example of a synostosis joint
Fusion of two frontal bones into one bone
Define a fibrous joint
Connect bones with collagenous fibers
Name the 3 types of fibrous joints
- Suture
- Gomphosis
- Syndesmosis
Give an example of a suture joint
Frontal and parietal bones
Give an example of a gomphosis joint
Teeth and mandible
Give an example of a syndesmosis joint
Distal tibia and distal fibula
What type of attachment is a ligament?
Bone to bone
What type of attachment is a tendon?
Bone to muscle
Define a cartilaginous joint
Connect bones with cartilage
Name the 2 types of cartilaginous joints
- Synchondrosis
2. Symphysis
Give 2 examples of a synchondrosis joint
- Costal cartilages, first rib, and sternum
2. Epiphyseal plate, humeral head, and shaft
Give an example of a symphysis joint
- Pubic symphysis
2. Intervertebral disks
Define a synovial joint
Joint that is enclosed in a capsule and allows for extensive movement
Joint caivity (synovial joint)
Identify
Fibrous capsule (synovial joint)
Identify
Synovial membrane (synovial joint)
Identify
Articular cartilages (synovial joint)
Identify
Name the 6 types of synovial joints (least to most movable)
- Plane
- Hinge
- Pivot
- Condyloid
- Saddle
- Ball and socket
Where does a plane joint occur?
Intercarpals
Where does a hinge joint occur?
Humeroulnar
Where does a pivot joint occur?
Radioulnar
Where does a condyloid joint occur?
Metacarpophalangeal
Where does a saddle joint occur?
Trapeziometacarpal
