Synovial Joints Overview
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Which component of a synovial joint is responsible for reducing friction?

  • Articular cartilage
  • Reinforcing ligaments
  • Synovial fluid (correct)
  • Articular capsule

    • The synovial fluid remains consistent in viscosity regardless of joint activity.

    False

    What is the primary purpose of the articular cartilage in a synovial joint?

    To reduce friction and absorb compression.

    The __________ contains a small amount of synovial fluid and is unique to synovial joints.

    <p>joint cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components of synovial joints with their functions:

    <p>Articular capsule = Encloses the joint cavity Synovial fluid = Lubricates and nourishes cartilage Articular cartilage = Reduces friction between bones Reinforcing ligaments = Strengthens the joint structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of connective tissue forms the external fibrous layer of the articular capsule?

    <p>Dense irregular connective tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The joint cavity is always present and filled with synovial fluid.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name the process that occurs when synovial fluid is forced out of the articular cartilages during joint compression.

    <p>Weeping lubrication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of joints are synovial joints classified as?

    <p>Diarthroses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The glenoid cavity serves as a deep socket for the shoulder joint.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one natural factor that stabilizes synovial joints.

    <p>Ligaments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The fluid-filled cavity within synovial joints contains ______ fluid.

    <p>synovial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following structures with their functions related to synovial joints:

    <p>Ligaments = Connect bone to bone Tendons = Attach muscle to bone Bursae = Reduce friction between moving parts Synovial membrane = Secretes synovial fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of synovial joints?

    <p>They allow limited movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of synovial fluid?

    <p>To provide lubrication and reduce friction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Bursae are only found in the shoulder joint.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of articular cartilage in synovial joints?

    <p>To reduce friction between bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Intracapsular ligaments lie within the joint cavity.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of joints are known for being freely movable?

    <p>Synovial joints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _____ cavity is important for the function of the shoulder joint.

    <p>glenoid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following ligament types with their descriptions:

    <p>Capsular ligaments = Thickened parts of the fibrous layer of the joint capsule Extracapsular ligaments = Ligaments found outside the joint capsule Intracapsular ligaments = Ligaments located deep within the joint capsule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of synovial joint allows for rotational movement?

    <p>Pivot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The fibrous layer of a synovial joint capsule is primarily composed of cartilage.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one type of synovial joint.

    <p>Hinge joint, Ball-and-socket joint, Pivot joint, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Synovial joints are classified as _____ due to their high level of mobility.

    <p>diarthrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary tissue type that makes up the synovial membrane?

    <p>Loose connective tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors greatly influences the stability of synovial joints?

    <p>The number and positioning of ligaments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The shapes of articular surfaces play a significant role in the stability of synovial joints.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What movement is described as decreasing the angle between two bones, usually in the sagittal plane?

    <p>Flexion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    _____ is the movement away from the body midline in the frontal plane.

    <p>Abduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of angular movements with their definitions:

    <p>Flexion = Decreasing the angle between two bones Extension = Increasing the angle between two bones Abduction = Moving a limb away from the midline Adduction = Moving a limb toward the midline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for moving a limb or finger so that it describes a cone in space?

    <p>Circumduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Muscle tone does not affect the stability of synovial joints.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the specific type of movement that involves turning a bone around its longitudinal axis?

    <p>Rotation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which joint type is uniaxial?

    <p>Hinge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Bursae and tendon sheaths enhance joint function by reducing friction.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most important factor in stabilizing synovial joints?

    <p>Ligaments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The category of joints allowing for rotational movement includes the _____ joint.

    <p>pivot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What joint movement occurs when Hwan bent over to pick up a dime?

    <p>Flexion at the hip joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Artificial joints are designed to function inside the _____ body.

    <p>human</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following joint categories with their corresponding characteristics:

    <p>Hinge = Allows movement in one plane Saddle = Allows both rotational and angular movement Condylar = Permits flexion and extension Ball-and-socket = Allows movement in several axes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Artificial joints last less than 20 years.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of joint is the shoulder joint classified as?

    <p>Ball-and-socket joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The glenoid cavity is much deeper than the head of the humerus.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the tendon of the long head of the biceps brachii in the shoulder joint?

    <p>It secures the head of the humerus against the glenoid cavity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _______ ligaments provide some support to the shoulder joint, but they are often weak.

    <p>glenohumeral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following structures to their functions in the shoulder joint:

    <p>Glenoid labrum = Deepens the glenoid cavity Coracohumeral ligament = Supports the weight of the upper limb Articular capsule = Encloses the joint cavity Muscle tendons = Contributes to joint stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure contributes the most to stability in the shoulder joint?

    <p>Tendon of long head of biceps brachii</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The articular capsule of the shoulder joint is thick and rigid.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the glenoid labrum in the shoulder joint?

    <p>To deepen the glenoid cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of movement is primarily allowed by a hinge joint?

    <p>Flexion and extension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structure enhances the depth of the acetabulum in the hip joint?

    <p>Acetabular labrum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ball-and-socket joint allows for uniaxial movement.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name the primary movements allowed by the shoulder joint.

    <p>Flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation, circumduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The femur is connected to the acetabulum through ligaments and cartilage.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of ligament is the ligamentum teres?

    <p>Intracapsular ligament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The synovial joint between the tibia and fibula is classified as a ______ joint.

    <p>hinge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the type of joint with its proper description:

    <p>Ball-and-socket = Multiaxial movement Hinge = Uniaxial movement Pivot = Rotation Condylar = Biaxial movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ________ is the fibrous outer layer of the articular capsule in the hip joint.

    <p>capsule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic is associated with synovial joints?

    <p>Freely movable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following ligaments with their location:

    <p>Iliofemoral ligament = Anterior and superior to the hip joint Ischiofemoral ligament = Posterior aspect of the hip joint Pubofemoral ligament = Medial and inferior to the hip joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Elevation of the mandible refers to moving the mandible down.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ligament is not associated with enhancing the stability of the hip joint?

    <p>Tibial collateral ligament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of joint is formed at the carpometacarpal joints of the thumbs?

    <p>Saddle joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The synovial cavity of the hip joint contains a significant amount of synovial fluid.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _____ of the femur fits into the acetabulum.

    <p>head</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The angle created by the movement of the foot upwards is called ______.

    <p>dorsiflexion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one function of the acetabular labrum?

    <p>To deepen the socket of the acetabulum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the joint with its articulating bones:

    <p>Knee = Femur and tibia Hip = Hip bone and femur Elbow = Ulna and humerus Shoulder = Scapula and humerus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components with their descriptions:

    <p>Articular cartilage = Smooth, white tissue that covers the ends of bones Synovial fluid = Lubricates the joint and reduces friction Articular capsule = Encases synovial joints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following joints allows for both flexion and extension but also some rotation?

    <p>Modified hinge joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The intercarpal joints are an example of hinge joints.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the main type of movement allowed by pivot joints.

    <p>Rotation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ joint allows for flexion, extension, and some lateral movement.

    <p>temporomandibular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structural type of joint permits no movement?

    <p>Fibrous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The costovertebral joint is classified as a synovial joint.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Synovial Joints

    • Six Features:
      • Articular Cartilage: Glassy-smooth, hyaline cartilage that covers the bone surfaces. It acts as a spongy cushion, absorbing compression and preventing bone crushing.
      • Joint (Articular) Cavity: Unique to synovial joints. It contains synovial fluid and is a potential space, expanding only when fluid accumulates.
      • Articular Capsule: A double-layered capsule that encloses the joint cavity.
        • Fibrous Layer: Tough outer layer composed of dense irregular connective tissue, continuous with the periosteum. It strengthens the joint to prevent bone separation.
        • Synovial Membrane: Inner layer composed of loose connective tissue lining the fibrous layer and covering non-cartilage joint surfaces. It produces synovial fluid.
      • Synovial Fluid: Viscous, egg-white consistency due to hyaluronic acid. Secreted by cells in the synovial membrane, it thins during joint activity.
        • Acts as a lubricant, reducing friction between cartilages.
        • Enables "weeping lubrication": synovial fluid is squeezed out and reabsorbed during joint compression and relaxation.
        • Nourishes cartilage cells.
        • Contains phagocytic cells to remove microbes and debris.
      • Reinforcing Ligaments: Bandlike ligaments that reinforce and strengthen the joint.
        • Capsular Ligaments: Thickened portions of the fibrous layer.
        • Extracapsular Ligaments: Distinct ligaments found outside the capsule.
        • Intracapsular Ligaments: Ligaments deep to, but not actually within, the joint cavity because they're covered by synovial membrane.
    • Movement:
      • Synovial joints are freely movable, allowing for a considerable range of motion.
    • Stability:
      • Ligaments: Provide significant support and stability.
      • Muscle Tendons: Muscles crossing the joint contribute by pulling the bones together.
      • Joint Shape: The shape of the articulating bone surfaces influences joint movement.
    • Individuals described as "double-jointed" have the same number of joints as others. However, their ligaments are more flexible and their joints have a greater range of motion. This can lead to greater joint instability.

    Synovial Joint Stability

    • Synovial Joints are the weakest points in the skeleton and require stability to prevent dislocation
    • Stability is dependent on:
      • Shapes of articular surfaces
      • Number and positioning of ligaments
      • Muscle tone

    Types of Synovial Joints

    • Plane: Flat articular surfaces allow for gliding movements
    • Hinge: Uni-axial for flexion and extension
    • Pivot: Uni-axial for rotation
    • Condylar: Bi-axial, allowing for flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction
    • Saddle: Bi-axial, allowing for flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction
    • Ball-and-Socket: Multiaxial, with flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation, and Circumduction

    Special Body Movements

    • Gliding: Sliding across surfaces
    • Flexion: Decreasing the angle between two bones
    • Extension: Increasing the angle between two bones
    • Abduction: Moving a limb away from midline
    • Adduction: Moving a limb towards the midline
    • Circumduction: Moving a limb in a cone shape
    • Rotation: Turning a bone on its longitudinal axis
    • Medial Rotation: Towards the median plane
    • Dorsiflexion and Plantar Flexion: Foot movements
    • Inversion and Eversion: Foot movements
    • Protraction and Retraction: Mandible movements
    • Elevation and Depression: Mandible movements

    Structural and Functional Characteristics of Body Joints

    • Skull: Fibrous suture, no movement.
    • Temporomandibular: Synovial, modified hinge, gliding, rotation, lateral movement, elevation, depression, protraction, and retraction
    • Atlanto-occipital: Synovial, condylar, flexion, extension, lateral flexion, circumduction.
    • Atlantoaxial: Synovial, pivot, rotation of the head.
    • Intervertebral: Cartilaginous symphysis, slight movement.
    • Intervertebral articular: Synovial plane, gliding.
    • Costovertebral: Synovial plane, gliding of ribs.
    • Sternoclavicular: Synovial shallow saddle, multiaxial movement of the clavicle.
    • Sternocostal (first): Cartilaginous synchondrosis, no movement.
    • Sternocostal (2-7): Synovial, double plane, gliding.
    • Acromioclavicular: Synovial plane, gliding, rotation of scapula on clavicle.
    • Shoulder (Glenohumeral): Synovial ball-and-socket, multiaxial, flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation, and circumduction of the humerus.
    • Elbow: Synovial hinge, flexion and extension of the forearm.
    • Proximal Radioulnar: Synovial pivot, rotation of head of radius.
    • Distal Radioulnar: Synovial pivot, rotation of the radius, allowing for pronation and supination.
    • Wrist: Synovial condylar, flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, circumduction of the hand.
    • Intercarpal: Synovial plane, gliding.
    • Carpometacarpal of digit I (thumb): Synovial saddle, flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, circumduction, opposition.
    • Carpometacarpal of digits II-V: Synovial plane, gliding of metacarpals.
    • Metacarpophalangeal (knuckle): Synovial condylar, flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, circumduction of fingers.
    • Interphalangeal (finger): Synovial hinge, flexion, extension of fingers.
    • Sacroiliac: Synovial plane in childhood, becoming fibrous in adulthood.
    • Pubic Symphysis: Cartilaginous symphysis, allows for slight movement.
    • Hip (Coxal): Synovial ball-and-socket, multiaxial, flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation, circumduction of the thigh.
    • Knee (Tibiofemoral): Synovial modified hinge, flexion and extension of the leg, rotation in flexed position
    • Knee (Femoropatellar): Synovial plane, gliding of the patella.
    • Superior Tibiofibular: Synovial plane, gliding of fibula.
    • Inferior Tibiofibular: Fiirous syndesmosis, giving for dorsiflexion.
    • Ankle: Synovial hinge, dorsiflexion and plantar flexion of the foot.
    • Intertarsal: Synovial plane, gliding, inversion, and eversion of the foot.
    • Tarsometatarsal: Synovial plane, gliding of metatarsals.
    • Metatarsophalangeal: Synovial condylar, flexion extension, abduction, adduction, circumduction of the great toe.
    • Interphalangeal (toe): Synovial hinge, flexion, extension of toes.

    Joint Structure and Function

    • Bursae and tendon sheaths improve joint function by reducing friction between moving parts.
    • The most important factor in stabilizing synovial joints is the strength and arrangement of ligaments and muscles around the joint.

    Types of Synovial Joints

    • Uniaxial joints allow movement in one plane, examples are hinge and pivot joints.
    • Condylar and saddle joints are biaxial joints, allowing movement in two planes.

    The Shoulder Joint

    • The shoulder joint is a ball-and-socket joint, with the head of the humerus fitting into the glenoid cavity of the scapula.
    • The glenoid labrum, a rim of fibrocartilage, deepens the glenoid cavity slightly but does not contribute significantly to joint stability.
    • The articular capsule of the shoulder joint is thin and loose, allowing for free movement.
    • The coracohumeral ligament and glenohumeral ligaments provide some reinforcement, but the primary stability comes from the muscles surrounding the joint, particularly the tendon of the long head of the biceps brachii muscle.

    The Hip Joint

    • The hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint, with the head of the femur fitting into the acetabulum of the hip bone.
    • The acetabulum is significantly deeper than the glenoid cavity, providing greater stability to the hip joint.
    • The acetabular labrum, a rim of fibrocartilage, deepens the acetabulum further and improves stability.
    • The articular capsule of the hip joint is strong and reinforced by three ligaments: the iliofemoral ligament, the ischiofemoral ligament, and the pubofemoral ligament.
    • The ligament of the head of the femur (ligamentum teres) is a small ligament that helps stabilize the hip joint.
    • The hip joint sacrifices some mobility for stability.

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