Human Anatomy: Joints and Articulations
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Articulations are places where two bones come together.

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All joints are freely movable.

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Joints can only be named according to one of the articulating bones.

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Fibrous joints are considered immovable.

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The tibiofibular ligament is an example of a synovial joint.

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A ball-and-socket joint allows for multi-directional movement and rotation.

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Ellipsoid joints have a limited range of motion compared to hinge joints.

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Ligaments serve only to connect bones to each other without reinforcing the joint.

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A hinge joint allows movement in one direction only.

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Intracapsular ligaments are located inside the joint capsule.

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Cartilaginous joints are slightly movable.

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Synovial joints are the least common types of joints in the body.

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Synovial fluid serves to lubricate and reduce friction between moving joint surfaces.

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Meniscus or articular discs are found in all synovial joints.

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Synovial fluid helps in nutrient and oxygen distribution to the chondrocytes of articular cartilages.

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Types of Joints

Joints are classified based on their structure and function, such as fibrous (immovable) joints.

Fibrous Joints

Immovable joints, connecting bones with fibrous tissue.

Articulation

A point where two bones meet or come together.

Joint Function

Joints enable movement, ranging from free to limited.

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Joint Structure and Movement

The structure of a joint strongly influences the type of movement it allows.

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Cartilaginous Joint

A type of joint where bones are connected by cartilage, allowing for limited movement. Examples include the costal cartilage-sternum, pubic symphysis, and intervertebral disc.

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Synovial Joint

The most common type of joint in the body, known for its high mobility. It features articular cartilage, a joint capsule, and synovial fluid.

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Synovial Fluid

A viscous fluid found within the joint capsule of synovial joints. It lubricates, nourishes cartilage, and distributes forces.

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Meniscus or Articular Disc

A specialized structure found in some synovial joints, like the knee and jaw, that acts as a shock absorber and improves joint stability.

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What are the functions of synovial fluid?

Synovial fluid performs essential tasks such as lubrication, nutrient and oxygen delivery, waste removal, and force distribution within the joint.

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Plane Joint

A joint where flat or slightly curved bone surfaces slide past each other, allowing limited movement in multiple directions. This allows for gliding motions, like between the carpals in your wrist.

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Saddle Joint

A joint where the concave surface of one bone fits into the convex surface of another, similar to a rider sitting in a saddle. This allows for movement in two planes, but not rotation.

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Hinge Joint

A joint that allows movement in only one plane, like opening and closing a door. This is like the joint in your elbow or knee, allowing flexion and extension.

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Pivot Joint

A joint where one bone rotates around another, like a wheel rotating around an axle. This allows for rotational movement and is found in the neck and the forearm.

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Ball-and-Socket Joint

A joint where a spherical head of one bone fits into a socket of another bone, allowing movement in all planes. This is found in the hip and shoulder.

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Study Notes

Articulations (Joints)

  • Place where two bones come together
  • Movement is either freely movable, limited, or no apparent movement
  • Structure is related to movement
  • Named according to bones/parts united at the joint
  • Named according to one of the articulating bones
  • Named using Latin equivalent of the common name
  • Types of joints are categorized by structure and function

Types of Joints

  • Fibrous Joints:
    • Immovable (e.g., sutures in the skull, tibiofibular ligament).
  • Cartilaginous Joints:
    • Slightly movable (e.g., costal cartilage-sternum, pubic symphysis, intervertebral disc).

Synovial Joints

  • Most common in the body
  • Usually freely movable
  • Have articular surfaces on bone with hyaline cartilage
  • Completely enclosed joint capsule made of ligamentous connective tissue
  • Synovial fluid within the capsule lubricates the joint
  • Some have a meniscus or articular disc (e.g., knee, jaw joint)

Functions of Synovial Fluid

  • Lubrication: Reduces friction between moving surfaces during compression
  • Distribution of nutrients and oxygen to chondrocytes of articular cartilage
  • Waste disposal for chondrocytes
  • Absorption and distribution of compression forces across articular surfaces outward to the joint capsule

Types of Synovial Joints

  • Plane/gliding
  • Saddle
  • Hinge
  • Pivot
  • Ball-and-socket
  • Ellipsoid

Ligaments

  • Strengthen and reinforce joints
  • Separate from joint capsule
  • Can be intracapsular (inside the capsule) or extracapsular (outside the capsule)
  • Example of intracapsular ligaments: cruciate ligaments
  • Example of extracapsular ligaments: patellar ligament

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Explore the fascinating world of human joints in this quiz on articulations. Understand the types of joints, their structures, and functions, including the crucial role of synovial fluid. Test your knowledge on how these connections enable movement and stability in the human body.

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