Anatomy Joints Ch.
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 How are joints classified? | 1.) Type of tissue that binds the bone 2.) Movement (3 Types) |
| What are immovable, slightly movable, and freely movable joints also known as? | 1.) Immovable- Synarthrotic 2.) Slightly Movable- Amphiarthrotic 3.) Freely Movable- Diarthrotic |
| What are the 3 main catagories of joints? | 1.) Fibrous Joints 2.) Cartilaginous Joints 3.)Synovial Joints |
| list the three types of Fibrous Joints; list where they are found and what kind of movable joint they are. | -Found between bones that come into close contact with each other -Three Types: 1.) Syndesmosis -Amphiarthrotic -Found: ends of Tibia and Fibula (ankle) 2.) Suture -Synarthrotic -Found: Skull Plates 3.)Gomphosis -Synarthrotic -Found: Tooth and Jawbone |
| List the Two types of Cartilaginous Joints; list where they are found and what kind of movable joint they are. | Two types: 1.)Synchondrosis -Temporary Cartilage Joints -Found: Ribs 2.)Symphysis -Amphiarthrotic -Found: Intervertebral Disks -Shock absorbers and equalize the pressure of backbone |
| Describe Synovial Joints | A.) -Diarthrotic -Most joints are Synovial B.) General Structure -Synovial Membrana filled with synovial fluid between the two bones |
| List the 6 types of Synovial Joints; list where they are found and what kind of movable joint they are. | All Diarthrotic: 1.) Ball-and-socket Joints (rotation) -Hip and shoulder 2.)Condyloid Joints (no rotation) -Finger 3.)Gliding Joints -Sliding or back-and-forth motion -wrist, ankle, vertebrae 4.)Hinge Joints -Elbows 5.)Pivot Joints -Neck 6.)Saddle Joints -Thumb |
| What are the two types of cartilaginous joints? | -Synchondrosis -Symphysis |
| What are the three types of Fibrous Joints? | -Syndesmosis -Suture -Gomphosis |
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