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What is the primary function of synovial fluid within the joint cavity?
What is the primary function of synovial fluid within the joint cavity?
Which movement describes bringing a limb closer to the midline of the body?
Which movement describes bringing a limb closer to the midline of the body?
Which category of bones is characterized by a broad, thin, and flattened structure?
Which category of bones is characterized by a broad, thin, and flattened structure?
Which statement correctly describes the role of ligaments in the skeletal system?
Which statement correctly describes the role of ligaments in the skeletal system?
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What is the term for the increase in the size of an angle at a joint beyond the anatomical position?
What is the term for the increase in the size of an angle at a joint beyond the anatomical position?
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Which type of joint allows for slight movement in the body?
Which type of joint allows for slight movement in the body?
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What type of injury is characterized by damage to ligaments due to twisting?
What type of injury is characterized by damage to ligaments due to twisting?
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Which joint type is considered non-movable?
Which joint type is considered non-movable?
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What is the primary characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis?
What is the primary characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis?
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What do sodium urate crystals in gout primarily trigger?
What do sodium urate crystals in gout primarily trigger?
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What tissue primarily fills the medullary cavity in adult bones?
What tissue primarily fills the medullary cavity in adult bones?
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What is the role of the periosteum in bones?
What is the role of the periosteum in bones?
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What does the epiphyseal plate primarily contribute to in bones?
What does the epiphyseal plate primarily contribute to in bones?
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Study Notes
Joint Structure and Function
- Joint Capsule: Extension of periosteum, encases the joint.
- Synovial Membrane: Moist, slippery membrane lining the capsule; secretes synovial fluid for lubrication.
- Joint Cavity: Small space between articular cartilage surfaces.
- Bursa: Small extensions of synovial membrane cushioning tendons over joints.
Types of Movement
- Abduction: Movement away from the body's midline.
- Adduction: Movement towards the body's midline.
- Extension: Increased angle between bones, increasing the size of a joint angle.
- Hyperextension: Extension beyond the anatomical position (normal range of motion).
- Flexion: Decreased angle between bones, decreasing the size of a joint angle.
- Supination: Turning the palm upward.
- Pronation: Turning the palm downward.
- Depression: Lowering a part of the body.
- Elevation: Raising a part of the body.
- Rotation: Pivoting around an axis.
Skeletal System Functions
- Support: Provides a framework for the body.
- Protection: Bones enclose and protect internal organs.
- Movement: Acts as levers for muscle action, with joints serving as fulcrums.
- Mineral Reservoir: Stores calcium and phosphorus.
- Hematopoiesis: Blood cell formation in red bone marrow.
Skeletal System Components
- Bones: Main structural part of the skeleton.
- Cartilage: Cushions and connects some bones.
- Joints: Connections between bones (movable and immovable).
- Ligaments: Flexible connections between bones.
Bone Classification
- Long Bones: Extended axis, enlarged ends (e.g., femur, humerus).
- Short Bones: Cubed or box-shaped (e.g., tarsals, carpals).
- Flat Bones: Broad, thin, flattened (e.g., scapula, ribs).
- Irregular Bones: Odd shapes and sizes (e.g., vertebrae, patella).
Number of Bones
- 206 bones in the human body.
Types of Joints
Synarthrotic Joints (Fibrous)
- Syndesmoses: Fibrous bonds (e.g., between tibia and fibula).
- Sutures: Thin layer of fibrous tissue (e.g., between skull bones).
- Gomphoses: Fibrous tissue (e.g., between teeth and mandible).
Amphiarthrotic Joints (Cartilaginous)
- Synchondroses: Costal cartilage (e.g., between ribs and sternum).
- Symphyses: Pad or disk of cartilage (e.g., between pubic bones).
Diarthrotic Joints (Synovial)
- Freely movable joints.
Non-Inflammatory Joint Disorders
- Osteoarthritis: Degenerative joint disease.
- Dislocation: Traumatic misalignment of a joint.
- Sprain: Damage to ligaments.
Inflammatory Joint Disorders
- Rheumatoid Arthritis: Autoimmune disease affecting synovial membrane.
- Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis: More severe form in children.
- Gouty Arthritis (Gout): Crystal formation due to uric acid buildup.
Bone Structure
- Diaphysis: Shaft portion of long bones.
- Compact Bone: Solid bone, provides support.
- Spongy Bone: Needle-like pieces, supports weight.
- Red Marrow (Myeloid Tissue): Dominant in infants, produces red blood cells.
- Yellow Marrow: Red marrow transformed with fat in adults.
- Epiphyseal Plate: Growth plate for bone elongation.
- Articular Cartilage: Cushions joints.
- Periosteum: White fibrous membrane covering bone (with blood vessels).
- Medullary Cavity: Hollow space in diaphysis, houses yellow marrow.
- Endosteum: Thin epithelial tissue lining the medullary cavity.
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Description
This quiz covers the structure and function of joints within the skeletal system, including key concepts like joint capsules and types of movement such as flexion and rotation. Test your knowledge on both the anatomy of joints and the mechanics of movement. Prepare to explore how these components work together to facilitate motion in the human body.
