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Anatomy Final Quiz
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Undergraduate 3
11/13/2012

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What are the 2 names of joints?
Definition
arthroses

articulations
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Joints serve as the connection between what 3 sets of things?
Definition
Joints - connection between two bones, bone and cartilage, or bone and teeth
Term
What is an Arthrologist?
Definition
Arthrologist - a physician specializing in the treatment of joint disorders and injuries
Term
What is arthritis?
Definition
Arthritis - inflammation and degeneration of a joint
Term
what is an arthroplasty?
Definition
Arthroplasty - surgical repair of a joint or total joint replacement
Term
What are the 4 structural classifications of joints?
Definition
4 structural classifications of joints

bony fusion (synostosis)
fibrous joints
cartilaginous joints
synovial joints
Term
Joints are classified ??? according to how the bones are held together...

bony fusion (synostosis)
fibrous joints
cartilaginous joints
synovial joints
Definition
Joints are classified STRUCTURALLY according to how the bones are held together...

bony fusion (synostosis)
fibrous joints
cartilaginous joints
synovial joints
Term
Joints are classified ??? according to the degree of movement they permit...

synarthrosis – an immovable joint
amphiarthrosis – a slightly movable joint
diarthrosis – a freely moveable joint (All dJoints are classified FUNCTIONALLY according to the degree of movement they permit...

synarthrosis – an immovable joint
amphiarthrosis – a slightly movable joint
diarthrosis – a freely moveable joint (All diarthroses are synovial joints.)
iarthroses are synovial joints.)
Definition
Joints are classified FUNCTIONALLY according to the degree of movement they permit...

synarthrosis – an immovable joint
amphiarthrosis – a slightly movable joint
diarthrosis – a freely moveable joint (All diarthroses are synovial joints.)
Term
an immovable joint is classified functionally as a ???
Definition
an immovable joint is classified functionally as a SYNARTHROSIS
Term
what is the functional category of the synostosis type of bony fusion?
Definition
synarthrosis
Term
what is a synostosis?
Definition
SYNOSTOSIS - union of separate bones into a single bone

classified functionally as a synarthrosis (i.e. immovable joint)
Term
What is the name of the joint connecting the two frontal bones of an infant skull?
Definition
METOPIC SUTURE - the joint connecting the two frontal bones of an infant skull
Term
When is the only time a suture occurs?
Definition
Sutures occur only between bones of the skull
Term
Describe the characteristics of sutures and the reason they are this way
Definition
Sutures have irregular interlocking edges to add strength
Term
the dense fibrous connective tissue between sutures contains what type of fibers?
Definition
The dense fibrous connective tissue between sutures contains CALLAGEN fibers
Term
sutures are classified functionally as a ??? (i.e. immovable joint)
Definition
synarthrosis
Term
a gomphosis [greek for bolt/nail] is also known as a ??? joint
Definition
a gomphosis [greek for bolt/nail] is also known as a DENTOALVEOLAR joint
Term
Gomphosis are classified functionally as a ??? (i.e. immovable joint)
Definition
Gomphosis are classified functionally as a SYNARTHROSIS (i.e. immovable joint)
Term
What is the alveolar process?
Definition
ALVEOLAR PROCESS - the portion of the maxilla or mandible that forms sockets for the teeth
Term
the bony crypt each tooth is set in is called a ???
Definition
the bony crypt each tooth is set in is called a SOCKET. That portion of the maxilla or mandible that forms sockets for the teeth is termed the alveolar process.
Term
what makes the connections between the alveolar bone and the roots of teeth in the gomphosis?
Definition
PERIODONTAL LIGAMENTS make the connections between the alveolar bone and the roots of teeth in the gomphosis
Term
what is a syndesmosis?
Definition
2 far apart services connected by a ligament or interosseous membrane
Term
how are syndesmosis classified functionally?
Definition
syndesmosis are classified functionally as an AMPHIARTHROSIS (i.e. slightly movable joint)
Term
the syndesmosis joint between the fibula and the tibia is composed of what
Definition
the syndesmosis joint between the fibula and the tibia is composed of an INTEROSSEOUS MEMBRANE
Term
What is a synchondrosis?
Definition
Synchondrosis - joint in which bones are connected by hyaline cartilage
Term
How is a synchondrosis classified functionally?
Definition
classified functionally as a synarthrosis (i.e. immovable joint)
Term
A synchondrosis typically ossified during adulthood to become a ??? (bony fusion)
Definition
typically ossifies during adulthood to become a SYNOSTOSIS (bony fusion)
Term
Epiphyseal plates are composed of what type of cartilage?
Definition
Epiphyseal plates are composed of HYALINE cartilage
Term
Epiphyseal plates are what type of cartilaginous joints?
Definition
Eipihyseal plates are SYNCHONDROSIS type of cartilaginous joints
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