Joints, Ligaments, Tendons, and Cartilage Review

Flashcards covering joint classifications, types of joints, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage based on the provided lecture notes.

Fibrous Joints

Joints where bones are bound by tough fibrous tissue, typically requiring strength and stability over range of motion.

Synarthrosis

A classification of a joint based on degree of movement, meaning immovable.

Amphiarthrosis

A classification of a joint based on degree of movement, meaning slightly moveable.

Diarthrosis

A classification of a joint based on degree of movement, meaning freely moveable.

Suture Joint

A type of fibrous joint.

Gomphoses

A type of fibrous joint.

Syndesmosis

A type of fibrous joint.

Cartilaginous Joints

Joints where bones are united by fibrocartilage or hyaline cartilage tissue.

Synchondroses

A type of cartilaginous joint that is immovable and united by hyaline cartilage.

Symphyses

A type of cartilaginous joint that is slightly moveable and united by fibrocartilage.

Synovial Joints

Joints characterized by the presence of a fluid-filled joint cavity contained within a fibrous capsule (synovial fluid), allowing for free movement.

Hinge Joint

A type of synovial joint allowing movement on one plane, typically flexion and extension (e.g., knees and elbows).

Ball & Socket Joint

A type of synovial joint allowing rotation and movement in almost any direction (e.g., shoulders and hips).

Saddle Joint

A type of synovial joint.

Planar Joint

A type of synovial joint.

Pivot Joint

A type of synovial joint.

Condyloid Joint

A type of synovial joint.

Ligaments

Fibrous connective tissue that connects bone to bone, holds structures together, and stabilizes joints.

Tendons

Fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone (or other body structures), facilitating movement and stability.

Cartilage

Flexible connective tissue that acts as a cushion between bones, reduces friction, and absorbs shock to prevent damage.