Joints ch. 8

Joints can also be called
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Joints can also be called
Articulations
Three general groups of joints are
fibrous, cartilaginous, synovial
Joints can also be grouped according to
degree of movement possible at the bony junctions.
Immovable joints are called
Synarthrotic
Slightly movable joints are called
amphiarthrotic
Freely movable joints are called
diarthrotic
Fibrous joints get there name because of
The dense connective tissue holding them together
The three fibrous joints are
syndesmosis, suture, and gomphosis
What is a example of syndesmosis
The distal end of tibia and fibula where they join
Because a syndesmosis permits slight movement, it is called
amphiarthrotic
Sutures are only between what bonesThe flat bones of skullWhat is a example of sutureParietal sutureBecause sutures are immovable, they are calledsynarthroticWhat is the periodontal ligament?A structure that firmly attaches a tooth to the jawWhat is a example of gomphosisA tooth in a socketWhat joins bones of cartilaginous jointsHyaline cartilagetwo types of cartilaginous joints aresynchondroses and symphysesSynchondroses are what kind of structureTemporary and disappear during growthTwo examples of synchondroses areepiphyseal plates and the joint between the first rib and manubrium.synchondroses do not permit movement so they areSynarthroticTwo examples of symphyses areSymphysis pubis and intervertebral jointsMost joints aresynovial jointsSynovial joints allowFree movement and are called diarthroticSynovial joints consists ofArticular cartilage, a joint capsule, and a synovial membrane