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Which joint type allows for the most movement?
Which joint type allows for the most movement?
- Suture
- Syndesmosis
- Synchondrosis
- Synovial (correct)
What is a characteristic of syndesmosis joints?
What is a characteristic of syndesmosis joints?
- They consist of short collagen fibers
- They are immovable
- They allow free movement
- They hold two parallel bones together (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a function of synovial fluid?
Which of the following is NOT a function of synovial fluid?
- Lubrication
- Providing nutrients to cartilage
- Storing synovial cells (correct)
- Acting as a shock absorber
Which type of joint is characterized as a temporary structure replaced by bone tissue?
Which type of joint is characterized as a temporary structure replaced by bone tissue?
What type of joint involves the fusion of two bones to create a single bone?
What type of joint involves the fusion of two bones to create a single bone?
Flashcards
Suture Joint
Suture Joint
A type of fibrous joint found only in the skull that is made of very short collagen fibers. It is characterized by its immobility and provides stability to the cranium.
Synchondrosis Joint
Synchondrosis Joint
A type of cartilaginous joint that is temporary and usually replaced by bone tissue during development. Example is the epiphyseal plate in growing bones.
Gomphosis Joint
Gomphosis Joint
A special type of fibrous joint that connects a tooth to the alveolar socket in the jawbone. This joint is made of collagen fibers called periodontal ligaments.
Syndesmosis Joint
Syndesmosis Joint
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Synostosis Joint
Synostosis Joint
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Study Notes
Joint Classification
- Diarthrosis: Freely movable joint
- Syndesmosis: Fibrous joint where collagen fibers hold two parallel bones together
- Suture: Fibrous joint; found only in the skull; short collagen fibers
- Synovial: Freely movable joint; surrounded by a joint capsule lined with synovial membrane; contains synovial fluid
- Synostosis: Fused bony joint
Synovial Fluid Function
- Synovial fluid does not perform the following function:
- Not a function: Forming cartilage
- Nourishing cartilage
- Lubrication
Cartilaginous Joints
- Synchondrosis: Temporary cartilaginous joint; usually replaced by bone tissue; example: epiphyseal plate
- Cartilaginous joint: Articulation that connects two bones primarily using cartilage; classified as Synchondrosis
Additional Joint Types
- Syndesmosis: Example: tibiofibular ligament. Amphiarthrotic (limited movement)
- Gomphosis: Special fibrous joint; tooth in socket (e.g., periodontal ligaments)
- Mensici: Cushioning structures in some synovial joints.
- Intracapsular and extracapsular ligaments: ligaments that reinforce the joint capsule
- Collateral ligaments: Ligament that lies along the sides of a joint, often reinforcing other joint ligaments.
- Intervertebral Disc: Contains nucleus pulposus.
Joint Types: Further Clarification
- Synchondrosis: Immovable cartilaginous joint.
- Gomphosis, (a fibrous joint): Not a fibrous, cartilaginous, or synovial joint.
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Description
Test your knowledge on various types of joints including diarthrosis, syndesmosis, and synovial joints. This quiz covers classifications, functions, and examples of different joint types, making it perfect for anatomy students. Challenge yourself with questions focused on joint structure and fluid functions.
