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Because joints are confusing
joints.
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 2
09/25/2013

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functional classification of joints
Definition
Synarthrotic- immovable
Amphiarthrotic- slightly movable
Diarthrotic - movable
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structural class of joints
Definition
synovial, cartilaginous, fibrous
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types of Fibrous joints
Definition
sutures, syndesmoses, gomphoses
Term
What is a fibrous tissu replaced by bone during middle age fibrous tissue turns into bone/boney tissue and becomes synostoses when grown
Definition
synarthrotic; immovable
Term
what is slightly movable and joined by interosilos ligament held together at ankle joint between tibia and fibula
Definition
syndesmoses (fibrous)
Term
what is between teeth and jaw and held together by peridontal ligament
Definition
gomphoses
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what are the cartilaginous joints
Definition
synchondroses
symphyses
Term
this is joined by hyaline cartilage; temporary joints; epiphyseal plate in long bones of kids; joint b/t 1st rib and manubrium of sternum is permanent synchondroses
Definition
synchondroses
Term
2 hyaline cartilage plates with a fibrous cartilage plate between

intervertebral joint, pubic symphysis of the pelvis
Definition
symphyses
Term
separated by a joint space and held together by ligaments...freely movable..has joint cavity
Definition
synovial joints
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what are the distinguishing features of synovial joints
Definition
1. articular cartilage
2. joint cavity
3. articular capsule
4. synovial membrane
5. synovial fluid
6. reinforcing ligament
Term
what are the distinguishing features of synovial joints
Definition
1. articular hyaline cartilage
2. joint cavity
3. articular capsule
4. synovial membrane
5. synovial fluid
6. reinforcing ligaments
Term
accessory structures
Definition
articular disc or meniscus
labrum
tendon
Term
cartilaginous structure within joints, help improve fit b/t articular bones, reduce friction, increase mobility
Definition
articular disc or meniscus
Term
cartilaginous rings to deepen joint cavity and make a better fit for the joint
Definition
labrum
Term
strengthen and hold joints together; some cross joints; help to stabilize
Definition
tendon
Term
what are the movements at the ankle joint
Definition
dorsiflexion- lift foot so superior surface approaches to shin
plantar flexion- pointing the toes
Term
elevation
depression
Definition
closed mouth
open mouth
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