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12 Cards in this Set
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Name the three types of joints according to their degrees of movement |
Fibrous Joints Cartilaginous Joints Synovial Joints |
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How many synovial joints are there? a) 3 b) 7 c) 6 d) 5 |
c) 6 |
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Define articulation? |
The meeting of 2 or more bones |
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Explain fibrous joints and name the 3 types |
Strong, short bands of fibrous tissue hold the ends of bones together and no movement is possible, for example bones of the skull, pelvis and sternum. Examples: Suture, Syndesmosis and Gomphosis |
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Name all of the synovial joints |
Plane/Gliding Saddle Hinge Pivot Ball and socket Elipsoid/Condyloid |
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Explain Cartilaginous joints |
In cartilaginous joints the bones are seperated by a disk or plate of tough fibrous cartilage, allowing a small amount of movement, for example, where the ribs join to the sternum |
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What do ligaments do in a |
- Join bone to bone - Act like strong rubber bands - Prevent dislocation, stretch slightly to allow bones to move |
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Define synovial joint |
Allows a wide range of movement in at least one direction |
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What is the difference between a joint capsule and articular cartilage? |
Joint capsules helps to enclose and hold bones together whereas cartilage helps to allow smooth friction free movement |
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Bursa - Parts of the ________ membrane lining the joint _______ break to form _______, or pockets, separating _______ and muscles from the underlying ____. |
Synovial Capsule Pouches Tendons Bones |
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What is the purpose of a hinge joint? Give one example |
Similar to a door swinging on it's hinges. It allows flexion and extension only. Examples: elbow and knee joints |
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Is the vertebrae a pivot, ball and socket or saddle joint? |
Pivot |
