Anatomy of Synovial Joints and the Shoulder Joint
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Anatomy of Synovial Joints and the Shoulder Joint

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What determines the direction and distance of movement at joints?

  • Joint structure (correct)
  • Muscle attachment
  • Type of cartilage
  • Joint strength
  • Which type of joint is classified as immovable?

  • Amphiarthrosis
  • Synovial
  • Diarthrosis
  • Synarthrosis (correct)
  • What happens to joint strength as mobility increases?

  • It fluctuates
  • It stays the same
  • It decreases (correct)
  • It increases
  • Which of the following describes slightly movable joints?

    <p>Amphiarthrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of joint is also referred to as a synovial joint?

    <p>Diarthrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding synarthrotic joints?

    <p>They have fibrous or cartilaginous connections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may occur to synarthroses over time?

    <p>Fuse together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of synarthrotic joint is characterized by the interlocking edges of bones?

    <p>Suture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of joint is characterized by immovable connections between bones?

    <p>Synarthrotic joints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of amphiarthrotic joint involves bones connected by ligaments?

    <p>Syndesmosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is responsible for reducing friction in synovial joints?

    <p>Synovial fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common consequence of a dislocation in a synovial joint?

    <p>Damage to articular cartilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which angular motion reduces the angle between two body parts?

    <p>Flexion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of menisci in the knee joint?

    <p>Cushion the joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of joint allows for movement in multiple planes and is commonly referred to as a ball-and-socket joint?

    <p>Synovial joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Medial rotation of a limb refers to which type of movement?

    <p>Rotation toward the limb's axis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of synovial joints?

    <p>Periosteum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of joint is characterized by two surfaces sliding past each other?

    <p>Gliding joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What special movement occurs when you point your toes downward?

    <p>Plantar flexion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure helps to stabilize synovial joints by preventing excessive movement?

    <p>Ligaments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which joint movement would the arm be moved away from the body?

    <p>Abduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of joint allows for limited motion and involves flattened or slightly curved surfaces?

    <p>Gliding joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which joint type is characterized by rotation only and is classified as monaxial?

    <p>Pivot joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of synovial joint allows for movement in two planes?

    <p>Ellipsoid joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the knee's menisci?

    <p>To cushion and stabilize the joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which joint is known to have the least stability but allows the greatest range of motion?

    <p>Shoulder joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of joint is the hip joint classified as?

    <p>Ball-and-socket joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ligament is NOT associated with the shoulder joint?

    <p>Pubofemoral ligament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the condition caused by uric acid or calcium salts forming in the synovial fluid?

    <p>Gouty arthritis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis?

    <p>Involves autoimmune responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many articulations are there in the knee joint?

    <p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ligament is part of the knee joint structure?

    <p>Tibial collateral ligament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of hinge joints?

    <p>Allow angular motion in one plane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of movement do saddle joints allow?

    <p>Biaxial movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of arthritis is mainly caused by the wear and tear of joint surfaces?

    <p>Osteoarthritis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is not part of the shoulder ligaments?

    <p>Popliteal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Synovial Joints

    • Gliding Joints: Flattened or slightly curved faces, limited motion (nonaxial).
    • Hinge Joints: Angular motion in a single plane (monaxial).
    • Pivot Joints: Rotation only (monaxial).
    • Ellipsoid Joints: Oval articular face within a depression, motion in two planes (biaxial).
    • Saddle Joints: Straddled (biaxial).
    • Ball-and-socket Joints: Round articular face in a depression (triaxial).

    The Shoulder Joint

    • Also called the glenohumeral joint.
    • Allows greater range of motion than any other joint.
    • Least stable.
    • Supported by skeletal muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
    • Includes the following ligaments: Glenohumeral, Coracohumeral, Coracoacromial, Coracoclavicular, Acromioclavicular.
    • Includes the following muscles (aka rotator cuff): Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Subscapularis.
    • Includes the following bursae: Subacromial, Subcoracoid, Subdeltoid, Subscapular.
    • Ball-and-socket diarthrosis.
    • Consists of the head of the humerus and the glenoid cavity of the scapula.

    The Elbow Joint

    • Stable and complex hinge joint.
    • Two articulations: Humero-ulnar joint and humero-radial joint.
    • Humero-ulnar joint: Largest articulation, trochlea of humerus and trochlear notch of ulna, limited movement.
    • Humero-radial joint: Smaller articulation, capitulum of humerus and head of radius.

    The Hip Joint

    • Also called the coxal joint.
    • Strong ball-and-socket diarthrosis.
    • Wide range of motion.
    • Head of femur fits into the socket of the acetabulum, which is extended by the fibrocartilaginous acetabular labrum.
    • Ligaments: Pubofemoral, Iliofemoral, Ischiofemoral, Transverse acetabular, Ligamentum teres.

    The Knee Joint

    • A complicated hinge joint.
    • Transfers weight from the femur to the tibia.
    • Three articulations: two femur–tibia articulations (at medial and lateral condyles) and one between the patella and the patellar surface of the femur.
    • Menisci of the Knee: medial and lateral menisci; fibrous cartilage pads, at femur–tibia articulations, cushion and stabilize joint, give lateral support.
    • Locking knees: standing with legs straight "locks" knees by jamming the lateral meniscus between the tibia and femur.

    The Knee Joint - Ligaments

    • Patellar ligament (anterior).
    • Two popliteal ligaments (posterior).
    • Anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments (inside the joint capsule).
    • Tibial collateral ligament – MCL (medial).
    • Fibular collateral ligament – LCL (lateral).
    • Anterolateral ligament (ALL) - discovered in 2013.

    Joint Pathology

    • Sprain: Partial or complete tearing of the ligaments and the capsule of a joint.
    • Strain: Tearing of a muscle, not the joint.
    • Rheumatism: Pain and stiffness of skeletal and muscular systems.
    • Arthritis: All forms of rheumatism that damage articular cartilages of synovial joints.
    • Rheumatoid Arthritis: Chronic autoimmune disease, pain, swelling, stiffness, loss of function in joints.
    • Osteoarthritis: Caused by wear and tear of joint surfaces or genetic factors that affect collagen formation, generally in people over age 60.
    • Gouty Arthritis: Occurs when crystals (uric acid or Ca2+ salts) form within synovial fluid.

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    Explore the various types of synovial joints, including gliding, hinge, pivot, ellipsoid, saddle, and ball-and-socket joints. Learn about the shoulder joint's unique structure and its components such as ligaments, muscles, and bursae. This quiz delves into both functional characteristics and anatomical details for a comprehensive understanding.

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