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Which type of joint is exemplified by the tibiofemoral joint?
Which type of joint is exemplified by the tibiofemoral joint?
- Condylar joint
- Hinge synovial joint (correct)
- Fibrous joint
- Ball-and-socket joint
What is the primary function of articular cartilage in synovial joints?
What is the primary function of articular cartilage in synovial joints?
- Provides nutrients to the bone
- Acts as a shock absorber
- Connects muscles to bones
- Smooths out the surface for joint movement (correct)
Which structure in the joint capsule helps to lubricate and reduce friction?
Which structure in the joint capsule helps to lubricate and reduce friction?
- Synovial fluid (correct)
- Bursa
- Ligament
- Articular cartilage
Which ligament is responsible for preventing the femur from sliding forward on the tibia?
Which ligament is responsible for preventing the femur from sliding forward on the tibia?
What is the primary function of the bursa in a joint?
What is the primary function of the bursa in a joint?
Which movement is defined as the upward movement of a body part?
Which movement is defined as the upward movement of a body part?
What type of joint allows for rotational movement around a single axis?
What type of joint allows for rotational movement around a single axis?
Which type of cartilage is primarily involved in absorbing shock in the vertebral column?
Which type of cartilage is primarily involved in absorbing shock in the vertebral column?
Flashcards
Fibrous joint
Fibrous joint
A type of joint where bones are connected by fibrous connective tissue, allowing for limited movement.
Cartilaginous joint
Cartilaginous joint
A type of joint where bones are connected by cartilage, allowing for slightly more movement than fibrous joints.
Synovial joint
Synovial joint
A type of joint where bones are connected by a joint capsule filled with synovial fluid, allowing for a wide range of movement.
Bony joint
Bony joint
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Hinge joint
Hinge joint
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Saddle joint
Saddle joint
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Pivot joint
Pivot joint
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Ball-and-socket joint
Ball-and-socket joint
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Study Notes
Joint Types and Examples
- Ball-and-socket synovial joint: Humeroscapular joint (shoulder joint)
- Bony joint: Between coccyx bones (fused vertebrae)
- Cartilaginous joint: Between lumbar vertebrae (spinal column)
- Condylar/Gliding/Saddle joint: Between finger and hand (specific interphalangeal joints)
- Fibrous joint: Between tooth and gum (gomphosis)
- Hinge synovial joint: Tibiofemoral joint (knee joint)
- Pivot synovial joint: Radioulnar joint (elbow joint)
Synovial Joint Parts
- Synovial fluid: Lubricates the joint, reducing friction.
- Bursa: Cushions areas of the joint.
- Joint capsule: Encloses the joint. Its fibrous layer is external, and the synovial membrane is internal.
- Tendons: Connect muscle to bone.
- Bones: Form the joint's structure.
- Articular cartilage: Smooth tissue on the ends of bones.
- Ligaments: Connect bone to bone.
Structure-Function Matching
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL): Prevents knee hyperextension.
- Articular cartilage: Smooth tissue on bone ends.
- Biceps brachii tendon: Holds the humerus head in the glenoid cavity.
- Bursa: Cushions joint areas.
- Fibrous layer of the joint capsule: Encloses the joint.
- Ligament: Connects bone to bone.
- Medial and lateral collateral ligaments: Prevent knee rotation and lateral movement.
- Meniscus: Cartilage pads that absorb shock.
- Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL): Prevents the femur from sliding forward on the tibia.
- Rotator cuff: Tendons of muscles from scapula to humerus, supporting the shoulder.
- Synovial fluid: Lubricates the joint.
- Synovial membrane: Produces synovial fluid.
- Tendons: Connect muscle to bone.
Movements and Matching (Picture-Based)
- Correctly matches dorsiflexion, plantar flexion, elevation, depression, retraction, protraction, pronation, supination, opposition, flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, circumduction, lateral rotation, and medial rotation actions to the corresponding movements demonstrated in a picture.
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Description
Test your knowledge on various types of joints and their functions, including examples such as ball-and-socket and hinge joints. Explore the anatomy of synovial joints and their components like ligaments and synovial fluid. This quiz is essential for understanding joint mechanics in the human body.
