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Which of the following are types of synovial joints based on the shape of articular surfaces? (Select all that apply)
What type of joint are intercarpal joints?
Nonaxial joints
What is an example of a hinge joint?
Ulna and humerus
What movements are associated with flexion and extension?
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What characterizes pivot joints?
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What are condyloid joints?
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What is a key feature of saddle joints?
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What type of synovial joint is the shoulder joint?
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The origin in synovial joints refers to the attachment to the ______ bone.
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What is unique about the knee joint?
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Study Notes
Classification of Synovial Joints
- Six types based on the shape of articular surfaces: Plane, Hinge, Pivot, Condyloid, Saddle, and Ball and Socket.
Intercarpal Joints
- Nonaxial joints characterized by flat articular surfaces allowing slipping movements; exemplified by intercarpal joints facilitating short gliding motions.
Hinge Joints
- Uniaxial joints that allow movement in one plane, primarily involving flexion and extension; commonly represented by the joint between the ulna and humerus.
Flexion and Extension
- Movements that occur along a single plane, seen particularly in the elbow joint, facilitating flexion and extension.
Pivot Joints
- Feature a rounded end of one bone fitting into a sleeve or ring of another bone; permit uniaxial movement, as observed in the Atlas and Axis vertebrae and Radioulnar joints.
Condyloid Joints
- Biaxial joints where both articulating surfaces are oval-shaped; allow for all angular movements, exemplified by the metacarpophalangeal joint and the interaction of the radius with the scaphoid bone.
Saddle Joints
- Biaxial joints that provide greater range of motion than condyloid joints; each articular surface is both concave and convex, notably seen in the thumb joint.
Ball and Socket Joints
- Multiaxial joints recognized as the most freely moving synovial joints, exemplified by the shoulder joints that enable a wide range of motion.
Synovial Joint Movements
- Two key terms:
- Origin: Attachment of a muscle to an immovable bone.
- Insertion: Attachment of a muscle to a movable bone, critical for understanding joint function and muscle mechanics.
Knee Joint
- The largest and most complex joint in the body, comprising three joints within a single joint cavity; categorized as a hinge joint and associated with at least 12 bursae for cushioning and support.
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Explore the various types of synovial joints through these flashcards. Learn about joint structures like Plane, Hinge, Pivot, Condyloid, Saddle, and Ball and Socket. This quiz will help reinforce your understanding of joint functions and classifications.
