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What are the atypical cervical vertebrae?
C1, C2, C7
What are the atypical thoracic vertebrae?
T1, T9-T12
What are the atypical lumbar vertebrae?
L5
What are the types of joints?
Synarthrosis and Diarthrosis
What is a Non synovial joint classified as?
Synarthrosis
What are the types of synarthrotic joints?
Fibrous and Cartilagenous
What are the types of fibrous joints?
Suture, Gomphosis, Syndesmosis
What are the types of Cartilaginous joints?
Primary and Secondary cartilagenous
What is another term for a primary cartilaginous joint?
Synchondrosis
What is another term for a secondary cartilaginous joint?
Symphysis
What material is used in synchondrotic joints?
Hyaline cartilage
What material is used in symphysis joints?
fibrocartilage
Is the intervertebral joint uniaxial, biaxial or multiaxial
NONE! secondary cartilaginous aren't freely moveable
Classify the intervertebral joint
secondary cartilaginous, synarthrotic, synchondrosis, amphiarthrotic
What is unique about diarthrotic joints?
They contain a joint capsule
What is articular cartilage typically composed of?
Hyaline Cartilage
What are the joint exceptions to the hyaline cartilage?
articular discs, sacroiliac joint, temporomandibular joint, sternoclavicular joint, acromioclavicular joint
what is the most freely moveable joint in the body?
Glenohumeral joint
Where is the glenohumeral joint the weakest?
Inferiorly
Classify the atlanto-occipital joint
synovial, diarthrodial, hinge/ginglymus,uniaxial
Is the occipito-axial complex a joint?
No, there is no direct articulation with the occiput
What ligaments form the occiptio-axial complex?
membrana-tectoria, alar ligaments, Apical ligament, Cruciate ligament
Classify the atlantoaxial joint
synovial, diarthrotic, 1st joint: plane, gliding, 2nd joint: trochoid, pivot, uniaxial
What ligaments are associated with the atlanto-axial joint
anterior atlanto-axial ligament, posterior atlanto-axial ligament
What ligament is the superior continuation of the ligamentum flava?
posterior atlantoaxial ligament
classify the Joint of Lushka
Synovial, diarthrosis
Where are the uncinate processes located?
C3-C6 on the superior aspect of the body of the vertebrae
Classify the zygapophyseal joint
synovial, diarthrodial, plane, gliding, multiaxial
What is the zygapophyseal joint also known as?
Z-joint, facet joints, interlaminar joints, apophyseal joints
classify the sacroiliac joint
synovial, diarthrodial, (fibrocartilage)
What is the Logan Basic Technique based on?
the Sacrotuberous ligaments
Classify the temperomandibular joint
synovial, diarthrodial, hinge/ginglymus (lower), gliding/plane (upper)
What is the TMJ innervated by?
mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve (CNV3)
What percentage of the population over 60 has symptoms of DJD of the TMJ?
80-90%
What is the cause of osteoarthritis of the TMJ and is it usually unilateral or bilateral?
multiple microtraumas and unilateral
Classify the sternoclavicular joint
synovial, diarthrodial, sellar/saddle, multiaxial
Classify the sternocostal joint of rib 1
primary cartilaginous, synchondrosis
classify the sternocostal joint of ribs 2-7
synovial, diarthrodial
Classify the interchondral joints
synovial, diarthrodial
classify the costovertebral joints
synovial diarthrodial
Which ribs only articulate with one vertebral body?
1,10,11,and 12th ribs
What ligament is associated with the costovertebral joints?
Radiate/stellate ligament-superior, intermediate, inferior
classify the costotransverse joints
synovial. diarthrodial, some gliding
What ribs don't posess articular tubercles or form costotransverse joints?
The last two ribs
classify the manubriosternal joint
secondary cartilaginous, symphysis, amphiarthrotic
What is the manubriosternal joint also termed?
symphysis sternii
classify the xiphisternal joint
primary cartilaginous, synchondrosis, synarthrotic
Define synostosis
fusion of bone usually later on in life
classify the glenohumeral joint
synovial, diarthrodial, ball and socket, spheroid, multiaxial
What ligaments are associated with the glenohumeral joint?
coracohumeral ligament, glenohumeral ligament, and the transverse humeral retinaculum
What is the glenohumeral joint superiorly protected by?
the acromion, coracoid process, lateral aspect of the clavicle
What is the function of the rotator cuff muscles?
To rotate the humerus
Where is the glenoid labrum and what is its function?
around the glenoid fossa and it increased the contact surface of the bones
What are the bursae associated with the glenohumeral joint named?
subacromial and subdeltoid bursa
What are the muscles that make up the rotator cuff?
SITS: supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis
classify the acromioclavicular joint
synovial, diarthrodial, plane, multiaxial
What is the primary function for the acromioclavicular joint?
to maintain the relationship between the clavicle and the scapula in the early stages of upper limb elevation
What is the cubital joint also named?
elbow joint, humeroulnar joint, and humeroradial joint
Is it possible to remove the radius from the cubital joint and still have a functional joint?
YES
classify the cubital joint
synovial, diarthrodial, ginglymus, hinge, uniaxial
What ligament provides medial stability to the cubital joint and what shape is it
ulnar (medial) collateral ligament-triangular shaped
What ligament encircles the head of the radius?
Annular ligament
What bursa is present on the posterior side of the elbow?
Olecranon bursa
What is the orientation of the cubital fossa?
Anterior
what ligament provides lateral stability to the cubital joint and what shape is it
radial (lateral) collateral ligament-fan shaped
classify the proximal radioulnar joint
synovial, diarthrodial, trochoid, pivot, uniaxial
classify the metacarpophalangeal joint
synovial, diarthrodial, biaxial, condyloid, ellipsoidal
classify the metatarsophalangeal joint
synovial diarthrodial biaxial condyloid
classify the interphalangeal joints of the hands and feet
synovial diarthrodial hinge ginglymus uniaxial
classify the symphysis pubis
secondary cartilaginous, symphasis, amphiarthrotic
What ligaments are present at the symphysis pubis?
superior pubic ligament, inferior pubic ligament, posterior ligament
classify the coxofemoral joint
synovial, diarthrodial, multiaxial, ball and socket, spheroid
what are the extrinsic ligaments of the coxal joint
iliofemoral, pubofemoral, and ischiofemoral, ligamentum teres (round ligament)
what are the intrinsic ligaments of the coxal joint
intrinsic ligament, transverse acetabular ligament
what does the ligamentum teres contain?
the acetabular notch of the obturator artery
what is the significance of the acetabular branch of the obturator artery and what occurs if it is blocked in the coxofemoral joint?
It is the primary blood supply to the femur. Without it: avascular necrosis of the femur head
What is the largest and most complex joint in the body?
the tibiofemoral (stifle) joint
classify the tibiofemoral joint
synovial, diarthrodial, biaxial, modified hinge, double condyloid (2 condyloid processes of femur)
What occurs during hyperextension of the knee as the foot is on the ground?
medial rotation of femur
What occurs during hyperextension of the knee as the foot is not on the ground?
lateral rotation of the tibia
Is there rotation at the talocrural joint?
NO
What gives anterior stability to the knee?
lateral and medial patellar retinacula
Where is the joint capsule located in the knee?
posterior however the lateral patellar retinaculum serves as anterior joint capsule
What ligaments prevent hyperextension of the knee?
oblique popliteal ligament, arcuate popliteal ligament
What is the most commonly damaged ligament of the knee?
medial (tibial) collateral ligament
Where does the anterior cruciate ligament attach?
the anterior portion of the tibia
what is the purpose of the anterior cruciate ligament?
to prevent anterior displacement of the tibia on the femur
Is the ACL pulled taut during flexion or extension?
extension
Is the PCL pulled taut during flexion or extension?
flexion
What test determines a torn ACL or PCL
anterior drawer sign or posterior drawer sign
Is the PCL larger and more oblique or shorter and less oblique than the ACL?
shorter and less oblique than ACL
Which is more common, an ACL or PCL tear?
Anterior cruciate ligament
"Housemaid's knees" refers to what?
The inflammation of the prepatellar bursa located between the patella and the skin
What bursa is between the quadriceps tendon and the anterior femur?
suprapatellar bursa
What is damaged in the knee when a clicking is heard upon movement?
the medial meniscus
what is most commonly damaged in the menisci of the knee?
anterior horn
classify the talocrural joint
synovial, diarthrodial, hing, uniaxial
What joint is responsible for the inversion/eversion of the foot?
intertarsal joint and tarsometatarsal joint
what ligaments stabilize the ankle joint?
deltoid (medial collateral) and lateral collaterol ligaments
What ligaments make up the deltoid/medial collateral ligament of the talocrural joint?
posterior tibiotalar, tibiocalcaneal, tibionavicular, anterior tibiotalar
What ligaments make up the lateral collateral ligaments?
anterior and posterior talfibular ligament and calcaneofibular ligament
Define synarthrosis
two bones that form the joint are joined together
define synostosis
joined with bone
define synchondrosis
joined with cartilage
Define symphysis
growing together
Define strain
stretched or pulled muscle
Define sprain
injured ligament fibers but main body of ligament remains intact
Define luxation
derangemnt of articulating bones that compose a joint
Define osteoarthritis
degerative joint disease
Define subluxation
a partial dislocation of a joint
Define Rheumatoid arthritis
an autoimmune disease where the body attacks itself
Define Gouty arthritis
abnormal accumulation ofuric acid
Who suffers from Gouty arthritis most?
Men
What is the most common area on the body affected by Gouty arthritis?
Big Toe
How many mL are in 1cc?
1cc=1ml=1gram of water
How many cc's are in 1 tsp and 1Tbsp respectively?
5cc=1tsp 15cc=1tbsp
Convert 1 cup into ounces and pints
1 cup = .5 pint = 8oz.
convert 1 meter into cm, mm and feet
1m=100cm=1000mm=3.28ft
convert 1 grain into milligrams
1 grain=64.8mg
How many pounds are in a kilogram?
2.2lb=1kg