Joint Review and Movement Mechanics

These flashcards cover the main concepts related to joints and their movements as discussed in the notes.

Joints

Also called articulations.

Synarthrotic, Amphiarthrotic, Diarthrotic

Types of joint classification based on the degree of movement possible.

Fibrous joints

Types include syndesmosis, suture, and gomphosis.

Suture

An example of a fibrous joint.

Gomphosis

A type of joint where a tooth root is attached to a jawbone by a periodontal ligament.

Cartilaginous joints

Connected by hyaline cartilage or fibrocartilage.

Bursae

Fluid-filled sacs containing synovial fluid.

Menisci

Fibrocartilage discs that divide the joint into two compartments.

Flexion

Type of movement where the angle between two bones decreases.

Extension

Type of movement where the angle between two bones increases.

Synovial joints

Joints with a synovial membrane that secretes synovial fluid.

Dislocation

Displacement of a joint.

Arthritis

A condition where joints are inflamed, swollen, and painful.

Rotational movement

Movement possible in a ball-and-socket joint.

Ligaments

Reinforce the joint capsule and bind articular ends of bones together.

Artificial joints

Built of silicone polymers for small joints and metals for large joints.