The Appendicular Skeleton

appendicular skeleton

pectoral and pelvic girdles

what bones are found within the appendicular skeleton?

bones of the arms, legs, pelvis, and shoulders

how many bones are in the appendicular skeleton?

80

whta are the 3 types of structural joints

fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial

fibrous

immovable or slightly movable joints that is held together by fibrous connective tissue

cartilaginous

immovable or slightly movable that is held together by cartilage

synovial

highly movable that is contains synovial fluid for frictionless movement

what is a joint capsule?

is filled with synovial fluid which surrounds the end of bones

what lines the joint cavity?

synovial membrane and articular cartilage

how do ligaments and tendons different?

ligaments connect bone to bone. tendons connect muscle to bone

what are the types of synovial joints?

pivot joint, ball and socket joint, saddle joint, gliding/plane joint, hinge joint, condylar joint