Shared Flashcard Set

Details

A & P : joints
joints
13
Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
03/09/2009

Additional Anatomy Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
arthro-
Definition
prefix for joints
Term
arthrology
Definition
study of joints
Term
synarthroitic, amphiartroitic, diarthrotic
Definition
3 types of joints as classified my MOVEMENT
Term
synarthroitic
Definition
joint type: does not move at all
Term
amphiarthroitic
Definition
joint type: potential movement such as tooth socket
Term
diarthroitic
Definition
joint type: visible movement
Term
fiberous, cartilage, or synovial
Definition
3 joint types based on what is between joints
Term
Fiberous joint type
ex: suture
Definition
most fibrous joints are ______. periosteum joints and gap fills in with fiberous type of connective tissue
Term
Cartilage joint
Definition
joint type that is somewhat flexible, eg. pubic symphasis
Term
synovial joint
Definition
joint type: bones don't contact; cavity has fluid
Term
outer: fiberous CT
innter: synovial membrane
Definition
synovial joint capsule has two layers
Term
ball-socket, gliding, intermediate/pivot, and hinge
Definition
4 types of SYNOVIAL JOINTS
Term
atlas/axis; radius/ulna
fn: rotation
Definition
example of intermediate PIVOT JOINT - synovial joint
Supporting users have an ad free experience!