25 Questions
Which type of joint is held together by fibrous connective tissue?
Fibrous joint
Which type of joint allows for no or very limited movement?
Synarthrodial joint
Which type of joint is held together by cartilage?
Cartilaginous joint
What is the study of joints called?
Arthrology
Which type of joint is freely moveable?
Diarthrodial joint
What determines the movement produced at a joint?
Shape of the bony surfaces
Which type of joint allows for 2 degrees of freedom?
Planar joint
Which type of joint has only 1 degree of freedom?
Planar joint
What is the function of intra-articular discs?
Increase the congruency of the joint
What is the function of bursa in a joint?
Decrease friction
What is the purpose of a tendon sheath?
Allow smooth tendon movement
Which type of ligament is considered part of the joint capsule?
Intrinsic ligament
Which type of ligament is found outside of the joint capsule?
Extrinsic ligament
Which type of ligament is found within the joint cavity?
Intra-articular ligament
Which type of joint is functionally classified as synarthrodial and has no movement between the bones?
Suture
Which type of joint is functionally classified as amphiarthrodial and allows for slight to considerable movement?
Gomphosis
Which type of joint is functionally classified as synarthrodial and has very little movement?
Synchondrosis
Which type of joint is functionally classified as synarthrodial and becomes ossified and immobile after bone growth has stopped?
Synchondrosis
Which type of joint is functionally classified as amphiarthrodial and is joined by fibrocartilage?
Symphysis
Which type of joint is functionally classified as synarthrodial and has no movement between the bones?
Suture
Which type of joint is functionally classified as amphiarthrodial and allows slight to considerable movement?
Syndesmosis
Which type of joint is functionally classified as synarthrodial and has very little movement?
Gomphosis
Which type of joint is functionally classified as synarthrodial and becomes ossified and immobile after bone growth has stopped?
Synchondrosis
Which type of joint is functionally classified as amphiarthrodial and is joined by fibrocartilage acting as a shock absorber?
Symphysis
Which type of joint is functionally classified as diarthrodial and allows for tri-axial movement in all three planes and axes?
Ball and socket joint
Study Notes
Types of Joints
- Fibrous joints are held together by fibrous connective tissue.
- Synarthrodial joints allow for no or very limited movement.
Functional Classification of Joints
- Synarthrodial joints have no movement between the bones.
- Amphiarthrodial joints allow for slight to considerable movement.
- Diarthrodial joints allow for tri-axial movement in all three planes and axes.
Structures Associated with Joints
- Intra-articular discs function as shock absorbers.
- Bursa functions as a cushion to reduce friction.
- Tendon sheaths reduce friction around tendons.
Ligaments
- Capsular ligaments are considered part of the joint capsule.
- Extracapsular ligaments are found outside of the joint capsule.
- Intra-articular ligaments are found within the joint cavity.
Study of Joints
- The study of joints is called arthrology.
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