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Synarthroses Joints


Joints where no movement occurs


Amphiarthroses Joints


Joints that have limited movement


Diarthroses Joints


Joints that are freely movable

Fibrous Joints

Articulating bones are held together by fibrous connective tissue

Fibrous Joints

Articulating bones are held together by fibrous connective tissue

Cartilaginous Joints

Articulating bones are held together by cartilage

Synovial Joints

A connective tissue capsule encloses a fluid filled cavity between the articulating bones

Coronal suture

Joint between the frontal bone anteriorly

Squamous Suture

On each side of the skull. The joint between the parietal bone and the temporal bone.

Squamous Suture

On each side of the skull. The joint between the parietal bone and the temporal bone.

Lambdoid Suture

The joint between the occipital bone and the two parietal bones

Squamous Suture

On each side of the skull. The joint between the parietal bone and the temporal bone.

Lambdoid Suture

The joint between the occipital bone and the two parietal bones

Sagittal Suture

The joint on the superior surface of the skull; between the two parietal bones

Periodontal Ligaments

Connect the teeth to the bones

Interosseous Membranes

What the bones of the forearm and legs are connected by

Coracoclavicular Joint

The articulation between the clavicle and the coracoid process of the scapula

Coracoclavicular Joint

The articulation between the clavicle and the coracoid process of the scapula

Distal Tibiofubular Joint

The articulation between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula.

Intervertebral Discs

Discs between the bodies of the vertebrae.

Intervertebral Discs

Discs between the bodies of the vertebrae.

Epiphyseal Plate

Where growth occurs in developing a long bone

Epiphyseal Line

Marks the area where the epiphyseal plate was located during active bone growth

Gliding Movements

Occur when articulating surfaces of two bones move back and forth or side to side

Gliding Movements

Occur when articulating surfaces of two bones move back and forth or side to side

Flexion and Extension

The angle between the articulating bones changes

Gliding Movements

Occur when articulating surfaces of two bones move back and forth or side to side

Flexion and Extension

The angle between the articulating bones changes

Abduction and adduction

Angular movements that occur only at joints in the limbs

Gliding Movements

Occur when articulating surfaces of two bones move back and forth or side to side

Flexion and Extension

The angle between the articulating bones changes

Abduction and adduction

Angular movements that occur only at joints in the limbs

Circumduction

A circular motion that results from a combination of angular movements; the distal end of the part being moved describes a circle

Gliding Movements

Occur when articulating surfaces of two bones move back and forth or side to side

Flexion and Extension

The angle between the articulating bones changes

Abduction and adduction

Angular movements that occur only at joints in the limbs

Circumduction

A circular motion that results from a combination of angular movements; the distal end of the part being moved describes a circle

Rotational Movements

Occur around the long axis of a bone

Pronation and supination

Specifically apply to the rotation of the radius around the ulna at the proximal and distal radioulnar joints

Special movements

Unique actions that occur at specific joints

Opposition

Occurs when the thumb is brought over to touch another digit.

Reposition

The thumb or pinky finger is brought back to anatomical position

Reposition

The thumb or pinky finger is brought back to anatomical position

Eversion

An action that moves the sole of the foot away from the median plane

Reposition

The thumb or pinky finger is brought back to anatomical position

Eversion

An action that moves the sole of the foot away from the median plane

Inversion

An action that moves the sole of foot toward the median plane

Dorsiflexion

A bending action that elevates the soles, such as when you stand on your heels

Front (Term)


Intercarpal Joints

Nonaxial joints

Gliding joints

Elbow Joint

Between the capitulum on the humorous and the radial head on the radius.


Between the trochlea on the humorous and the trochlear notch on the ulna.

Uniaxial Joint

Hinge joints

Pivot Joints

A rounded surface of one bones fits into a shallow depression of another bone

Atlantoaxial Joint

An articulation between the first two cervical vertebrae

Ellipsoid Joint

An oval shaped convex surface articulates with shallow elliptical cavity

Wrist joint

A condyle formed by the scaphoid and lunate bones, articulates with an elliptical cavity.

What does the elbow joint do?

The shapes of the articulating surfaces and the strong collateral ligaments allow flexion and extension but prevent other movements

Annular Ligament

The ligaments attaches to the anterior and posterior margins of the radial notch and wraps around the radial head

Carpometacarpal Joint

Formed by the articulation between the trapezium and the metacarpal bone of the thumb

Ball and socket joints

A rounded head articulates with a cup like concavity

Iliofemoral ligament

Y-shaped ligament that strengthens the anterior aspect of the hip joint

Pubofemoral ligament

This structure is attached to the pubic part of the acetabular rim

Ischiofemoral Ligament

Reinforces the posterior aspect of the joint

Acetabular Labrum

Forms an incomplete ring around the periphery

Acromioclavicular Ligament

Supports the superior aspect of the shoulder

What does the elbow joint do?

The shapes of the articulating surfaces and the strong collateral ligaments allow flexion and extension but prevent other movements

Annular Ligament

The ligaments attaches to the anterior and posterior margins of the radial notch and wraps around the radial head

Lateral (radial) collateral ligament

Blends and becomes continuous with the annular ligament.

Quadriceps Tendon

Attaches the quadriceps femoris muscle to the patella

Iliofemoral ligament

Y-shaped ligament that strengthens the anterior aspect of the hip joint

Pubofemoral ligament

This structure is attached to the pubic part of the acetabular rim

Ischiofemoral Ligament

Reinforces the posterior aspect of the joint

Acetabular Labrum

Forms an incomplete ring around the periphery

Lateral and Medial Meniscus

C shaped fibrocartilage plates that rest on the articular surface of the tibia

Ligament of the femoral head

Extends from the transverse acetabular ligament to the fovea capitis, a small depression on the femoral head

Saddle Joints

Each articulating surface has a convex and a concave region. The shape of each surface resembles a saddle

Quadriceps Tendon

Attaches the quadriceps femoris muscle to the patella

Patellar Ligament

A continuation of the quadriceps tendon. It extends from the Patella to the tibial tuberosity.

Fibular Collateral Ligament

Along the lateral side of the knee.

Popliteal Ligaments

Along the posterior aspect of the knee. Connects the femur to the medial tibial condyle

Tibial collateral ligament

Along the medial side of the knee

Lateral and Medial Meniscus

C shaped fibrocartilage plates that rest on the articular surface of the tibia

Name all four sutures

Coronal


Sagittal


Lambdoid


Squamous

Name all four sutures

Coronal


Sagittal


Lambdoid


Squamous

What are fontanels?

Soft spots or spaces that allow for growth.

Name all four sutures

Coronal


Sagittal


Lambdoid


Squamous

What are fontanels?

Soft spots or spaces that allow for growth.

Name the 6 cranial bones

Frontal


Parietal


Temporal


Occipital


Sphenoid


Ethmoid

Name the 8 facial bones

Nasal


Maxilla


Zygomatic


Mandible


Lacrimal


Palatine


Vomer


Inferior nasal concha

Name the three Auditory Ossicles

Malleus-hammer


Incus-anvil


Stapes-stirrup

What is a hyoid?

It looks like a horseshoe


It is used for speech


It is not attached

What are the 9 things that make up the Typical Structure of the Vetebrae

Body


Vertebral Arch


Vertebral Foramen


Intervertebral Foramen


Transverse Process


Spinous Process


Superior Articulating Process


Inferior Articulating Process


Facets