Joint Classification and Function

Flashcards covering the structural and functional classifications of joints, types of joint movements, and associated disorders.

The structural classification of joints is based upon __________ and whether a cavity is present.

the material that binds the joint

The three structural classifications of joints are __________, __________, and __________.

Fibrous, cartilaginous, synovial

A diarthrosis joint provides __________ movement.

free

Appendicular joints are primarily __________ joints.

diarthrosis

Axial joints are primarily __________ with some __________.

synarthrosis, amphiarthrosis

Fibrous joints are joined by __________ and have __________.

dense fibrous connective tissue, no joint cavity

A gomphosis is a fibrous joint between a __________ and the __________ or __________.

tooth, mandible, maxilla

Structural qualities of cartilaginous joints include being joined by __________ and having __________.

cartilage, no joint cavity

A __________ is a fluid-filled sac that decreases friction where a ligament would rub against a bone.

bursa

The attachment of a muscle to an immovable bone is called the __________.

origin

The attachment of a muscle to a movable bone is called the __________.

insertion

Synovial joints allow for __________ movements and generally include features like __________ and __________.

free, articular cartilage, synovial fluid

In __________ the radius and ulna are parallel; while in __________ the radius is rotated over the ulna.

supination, pronation

A hinge joint allows for __________ and __________ movement.

uniaxial, flexion/extension

An example of a ball and socket joint is the __________ joint.

shoulder

The most easily dislocated joint is the __________ joint.

temporomandibular

The ________________ Surgery is the name of the surgical repair for the ulnar collateral ligament.

Tommy John

Osteoarthritis is arthritis as a result of __________.

normal aging

Gouty arthritis commonly starts in the __________.

big toe

The treatment for tendonitis often includes rest and __________.

ice

____________ are stretched or torn when a sprain occurs.

Reinforcing ligaments

A dislocation occurs when bones are __________ out of alignment.

forced