Joints TB Flashcards
(32 cards)
joint btw the two pubic bones
symphysis
summary joints

a fibrous joint that unites the bones of the skull
suture
convex, oval projection of one bone fits into oval depression of another bone: permits movement in 2 axes
condyloid joint
menisci are fluid filled sacs locates outside of joint cavity to ease friction btw bones and softer tissue T>F?
FALSE
summary joints

increase in angle between bones
extension
figure questions

movement of forearm to turn palm anteriorly
supination
rounded/ pointed surface of one bone art w/ a ring formed by another bone and a ligament: allows rotation around its own axis
pivot joint


convex surface of one bone articulates with concave surface of another bone; permits flexion and exteion
hinge joint
the surgical procedure in which severely damaged joint is replaced with artificial joint is known as
anthroplasty
articulating bone surfaces are flat or slightly curved; permit gliding movement
plane joint
which of the following joints could be classified functionally as synarthrosis? 1. syndesmosis 2. symphysis 3. synovial 4. gomphosis 5. suture
- gomphosis 5. suture
the epiphyseal (growth) plate
synchondrosis
bone revolves around its own longitudinal axis
rotation
the most common degenerative joint disease in elderly often caused by wear and tear is
osteoarthritis
chewing your food involves 1. flexion 2. extension 3. hyperextension 4. elevation 5. depression
4, 5
a pont of contact between two bones, bone and cart, bone and teeth is called a
joint/ articulation. arthrosis
joint with a cavity between bone: diathrosis
synovial
modified condyloid joint where art bones resemble rider sitting on saddle
saddle joint
synovial fluid becomes more viscous (thicker) as movement of joint increases
false
synovial fluid functions 1. abs shock at joints 2. lubricate joints 3. form blood clot in joint injury 4. supp. o2 and nutrients to chondrocytes 5. provide phagocytes to remove debris from jointa
1,2,,4,5