A&p 1 - Chapter 8 (Joints)

Front 1

________ ______ are those in which the articulating bones are separated by a fluid-containing joint cavity.

Back 1

synovial joints

Front 2

The joint cavity is enclosed by a two-layered articular capsule, or _____ _______.

Back 2

joint capsule

Front 3

The inner layer of the joint capsule is a ________ ________ composed of loose connective tissue.

Back 3

synovial membrane

Front 4

A small amount of slippery ________ _____ occupies all free spaces within the joint capsule.

Back 4

synovial fluid

Front 5

______ are flattened fibrous sacs lined with synovial membrane and containing a thin film of synovial fluid

Back 5

Bursae

Front 6

Joints are classified by _________ and ________.

Back 6

structure
function

Front 7

What two factors does the structural classification of joints focus on?

Back 7

- the material binding the bones together
- whether or not a joint cavity is present

Front 8

What are the three structural classifications of joints?

Back 8

- fibrous
- cartilaginous
- synovial

Front 9

What does the functional classification of joints focus on?

Back 9

The amount of movement allowed at the joint

Front 10

What are the three functional classifications of joints?

Back 10

- synarthrose (immovable)
- amphiarthroses (slightly movable)
- diarthroses (freely movable)

Front 11

What are the 6 types of synovial joints?
(Please Have Pie Cooling Some _ )

Back 11

1 - Plane
2 - Hinge
3 - Pivot
4 - Condylar
5 - Saddle
6 - Ball and Socket

Front 12

What are the two types of cartilaginous joints?
(cartilage So Smooth)

Back 12

1 - Synchondrosis (hyaline cartilage)
2 - Symphysis (fibrocartilage)

Front 13

What are the three types of fibrous joints?
(fiber So Smooth Go)

Back 13

1 - Suture (short fibers)
2 - Syndesmosis (longer fibers)
3 - Gomphosis (periodontal ligament)

Front 14

What are the 4 characteristics of muscle?
("ecee" characteristics)

Back 14

- excitability (responsiveness)
- contractility [shorten forcibly when stimulated]
- extensibility [extend or stretch]
- elasticity [recoil and resume resting length]

Front 15

List the 4 functions of muscle

Back 15

- produce movement
- maintain posture and body position
- stabilize joints
- generate heat
(additionally: protect organs; regulate substance passage)