Body Mechanics: Fibrous Joints

These flashcards cover key concepts related to body mechanics focusing on fibrous joints, including definitions and classifications.

Fibrous Joint

A type of joint characterized by its lack of movement and strong connection between adjacent bones by fibrous connective tissue.

Suture

A fibrous joint found in the skull that is immovable and protects the brain; also known as a synarthrosis joint.

Fontanel

Soft spots on a baby's skull where fibrous connective tissue exists, allowing for brain growth and flexibility during birth.

Synostosis

A condition where the fibrous tissue in a suture ossifies and the bones fuse completely, eliminating the suture line.

Syndesmosis

A type of fibrous joint where parallel bones are joined by an interosseous membrane, allowing some slight movement, classified as amphiarthrosis.

Gumphosis

A specialized joint found in the teeth, where the roots connect to the sockets in the maxilla or mandible via periodontal ligaments.

Amphiarthrosis

A classification of joints that allows for slight movement, such as syndesmosis.

Synarthrosis

A classification of joints that are immovable, like sutures and gumphosis.