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What are suture joints of the skull an example of?

Synarthrosis (immobile joint)

What does 'coronal' mean?

Crown

What is the function of the intervertebral disc?

Unites bodies of adjacent vertebrae within the vertebral column.

What type of joint is the hip joint classified as?

Multiaxial joint

Which types of movement does a multiaxial joint allow?

Anterior-posterior, medial-lateral, and rotational movement.

What are fibrous joints responsible for?

Forming strong connections between bones.

What does the interosseous membrane form between the radius and ulna?

A syndesmosis.

What is a gomphosis?

A joint that anchors a tooth to its socket in the jaw.

What are fontanelles in a newborn’s skull?

Broad areas of fibrous connective tissue that form fibrous joints between bones in the skull.

How are cartilaginous joints formed?

Bones are united by hyaline cartilage (synchondrosis) or fibrocartilage (symphysis).

What type of joints allow for smooth movement between adjacent bones?

Synovial joints.

What is the purpose of bursae?

To protect against friction between skin through fluid-filled sacs.

Name the six types of synovial joints.

Hinge, saddle, plane, condyloid, ball-and-socket, and pivot.

What is osteoarthritis?

A disease caused by aging or joint wear and tear over an extended period.

What type of joint is the atlantoaxial joint?

Pivot type of joint between dens and anterior arch of the atlas.

What is the temporomandibular joint?

Articulation between the temporal bone of the skull and the condyle of the mandible.

What is the glenohumeral joint?

A ball-and-socket joint that provides the widest range of motion.