Joints and Their Classifications

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What type of joint connects bones with strong fibrous tissue and permits no movement?

Synovial joints

Cartilaginous joints

Hinge joints

Fibrous joints (correct)

Which of the following describes primary cartilaginous joints?

Connected by fibrocartilage allowing limited movement

Found primarily in the knee and elbow joints

Connected by hyaline cartilage that does not permit movement (correct)

Freely movable and surrounded by a fibrous capsule

Which structure is not typically associated with synovial joints?

Dense white fibrocartilage discs (correct)

Hyaline cartilage covering articular surfaces

Fibrous capsule surrounding the joint cavity

Inextensible extracapsular ligaments

What type of joint is represented by the sutures of the skull?

Fibrous joint Signup and view all the answers

In which type of joint are the articular surfaces covered by a thin plate of hyaline cartilage?

Synovial joints Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of secondary cartilaginous joints?

Connected by a disc of dense white fibrocartilage Signup and view all the answers

Which joint is an example of a syndesmosis?

Inferior tibio-fibular joint Signup and view all the answers

What type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?

Synovial joints Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of synovial fluid in a joint?

It acts as a lubricant. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of joint allows movement only around one axis?

Uniaxial Joints Signup and view all the answers

Which joint type is characterized by allowing flexion and extension as well as adduction and abduction?

Saddle Joints Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of condylar joints?

They permit flexion, extension, and rotation. Signup and view all the answers

In which synovial joint type do the articular surfaces have a concavo-convex shape?

Saddle Joints Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following joints allows all types of movements?

Multiaxial Joints Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of plane joints?

They allow for slight gliding movements. Signup and view all the answers

Which joint type allows rotation only?

Pivot Joints Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Joints

Joints are where two or more bones meet.
Classified as fibrous, cartilaginous, or synovial based on structure and mobility.

Fibrous Joints (Synarthroses)

Connected by fibrous tissue, permitting little or no movement.
Examples:
- Sutures of the skull (tight connections, often ossify with age)
- Syndesmoses (e.g., distal tibiofibular joint, connected by ligaments)
- Gomphoses (e.g., teeth in sockets)

Cartilaginous Joints (Amphiarthroses)

Connected by cartilage, allowing some movement.
Types:
- Primary cartilaginous (synchondroses):
  - Connected by hyaline cartilage; usually temporary and ossify with age.
  - Examples: epiphyseal cartilages, first sternocostal joint
- Secondary cartilaginous (symphyses):
  - Connected by fibrocartilage; permit limited movement.
  - Examples: intervertebral discs, pubic symphysis

Synovial Joints (Diarthroses)

Freely movable joints.
Structure:
- Articular cartilage covers bone surfaces.
- Joint cavity is enclosed by a fibrous capsule.
- Synovial membrane lines the capsule, secreting synovial fluid.
- Often have ligaments, menisci, or bursae.
Types of Synovial Joints Based on Axes of Movement:
- Uniaxial: Movements occur in one axis;
  - Hinge joints: flexion/extension (elbow)
  - Pivot joints: rotation (atlanto-axial joint)
- Biaxial: Movements occur in two axes;
  - Ellipsoid/Condyloid joints: flexion/extension, abduction/adduction (wrist)
  - Saddle joints: flexion/extension, abduction/adduction, opposition (thumb)
  - Condylar joints: flexion/extension, abduction/adduction (modified ellipsoidal, knee)
- Multiaxial: Movements occur in multiple axes;
  - Ball-and-socket joints: flexion/extension, abduction/adduction, rotation (hip, shoulder)
- Plane/Gliding joints: Limited gliding movements (acromioclavicular joint)
Ligaments provide additional support and stability.
Extracapsular and intracapsular ligaments are also important structural factors.

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This quiz explores the types of joints in the human body and their classifications, including fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial joints. Test your knowledge on the structures and functionalities of these important connective tissues.