Title: Chapter 09 Joints
Author: Kenneth S. Saladin
Edition: Tenth Edition
Publisher: McGraw-Hill LLC
Understand the definition of joints and their functions.
Name and describe the four major categories of joints:
Bony
Fibrous
Cartilaginous
Synovial
Identify and describe the three types of fibrous joints along with examples:
Sutures
Gomphoses
Syndesmoses
Distinguish the types of sutures.
Explain the two types of cartilaginous joints with examples:
Synchondroses
Symphyses
Understand how aging affects the classification of joints.
Definition of Joints: Locations where two bones connect, irrespective of their mobility.
Joint Classifications:
Bony Joints
Fibrous Joints
Cartilaginous Joints
Synovial Joints
Bony Joints (Synostosis): Fixed joints that occur when the space between two bones ossifies into a single bone.
Fusion of the frontal and mandibular bones in infants.
Fusion of ilium, ischium, and pubis forming the hip bone in adults.
The joint between the first rib and sternum becoming one as one ages.
Parietal bones fusing along the sagittal suture over time.
This can happen in both fibrous and cartilaginous joints.
Fibrous Joints (Synarthrosis): Joints where adjacent bones are held together by collagen fibers.
Sutures
Gomphoses
Syndesmoses
(a) Suture: A type of fibrous connective tissue.
(b) Gomphosis: The joint between a tooth and its socket.
(c) Syndesmosis: A joint maintained by long collagen fibers.
These are immobile or slightly mobile fibrous joints that connect skull bones using short collagen fibers.
Gomphosis: A joint that connects a tooth to its socket through the periodontal ligament.
This joint allows for slight movement during chewing, secured by collagen fibers.
Syndesmosis: Joints that are linked by long collagen fibers, which allow movement.
Highly mobile syndesmosis: Interosseous membrane (between radius and ulna).
Less mobile syndesmosis: Joint between the tibia and fibula.
Cartilaginous Joint (Amphiarthrosis): Joints where two bones are bound together by cartilage.
Synchondroses
Symphyses
Synchondrosis: Bones connected by hyaline cartilage.
Temporary joint during growth between the epiphysis and diaphysis in children.
The attachment of the first rib to the sternum.
Symphysis: A joint linking two bones through fibrocartilage.
Pubic Symphysis: Connects the left and right pubic bones.
The intervertebral discs connecting the vertebral bodies can provide slight movements collectively.
Identify fundamental anatomical elements of synovial joints.
Classify joint actions using lever classifications.
Discuss factors affecting joint range of motion.
Name and describe six types of synovial joints.
Synovial Joint (Diarthrosis): Freely movable joints featuring a joint cavity.
This type is the most structurally intricate and commonly developed, vital for therapists and athletes.
Articular Cartilage: Hyaline cartilage that covers the ends of bones, typically 2-3 mm thick.
Joint Cavity: The space situated between articular surfaces.
Synovial Fluid: A lubricant that nourishes cartilage, resembling raw egg whites.
Joint Capsule: Encloses the joint cavity.
Outer Fibrous Capsule: Continuous with the periosteum of bones.
Inner Synovial Membrane: Responsible for secreting synovial fluid.
Sensory receptors found in capsules and ligaments monitor movement.
Articular Disc: Pads present in certain joints (e.g., TMJ, sternoclavicular joints).
Meniscus: Crescent-shaped pads found in joints like the knee, assisting in movement and fit.
Tendon: Attaches muscle to bone.
Ligament: Connects bone to bone.
Bursa: A synovial fluid-filled sac that cushions and facilitates tendon movement.
Tendon Sheath: An elongated bursa encasing tendons.
Joints maintain stationary axes of rotation; for instance, the shoulder joint has three axes allowing multiple movements (multiaxial).
Six Major Classes: Classified based on the shape of articular surfaces and their degrees of freedom.
Multiaxial: Ball-and-socket joints.
Biaxial: Condylar, saddle, and plane joints.
Monoaxial: Hinge and pivot joints.
Definition: A smooth, hemispherical head that fits into a cup-like socket.
Shoulder and hip joints.
Definition: An oval convex surface fits into a corresponding depression.
Radiocarpal joint and metacarpophalangeal joints.
Definition: A convex surface fitting into a concave depression.
Elbow and knee joints.
Pivot Joints: A type where a bone spins around its axis.
Atlantoaxial joint and radioulnar joint.
Flexion: Decreasing the joint angle.
Extension: Increasing it.
Hyperextension: Extending beyond the zero position.
Commonly seen in hinge joints.
Abduction: Movement away from the midline of the body.
Adduction: Movement towards the midline.
Hyperabduction: Abnormal arm elevation above the head.
Elevation: Raising a part of the body.
Depression: Lowering a part of the body back to its original position.
Protraction: Moving a body part forward (anteriorly).
Retraction: Moving a body part backward (posteriorly).
Circumduction: A motion where one end of a limb remains stationary while the other traces a circular path.
The movement made when painting a circle.
Rotation: The spinning of a bone about its longitudinal axis.
Medial Rotation: Turning inwards.
Lateral Rotation: Turning outwards.
Supination: The forearm rotates with the palm facing upwards.
Pronation: The forearm rotates with the palm facing downwards or backwards; the radius crosses over the ulna.
Flexion: Bending forward.
Extension: Straightening.
Hyperextension: Bending backward.
Lateral Flexion: Tilting the head or trunk side to side.
Twisting: The body turning to the sides—right or left.
Movements involved in biting and chewing:
Protraction, retraction, elevation, depression.
Lateral/Medial Excursion: Side-to-side movements returning to the center.
Flexion/Extension: Forward or backward movement of the hand.
Radial Flexion: Tilting the hand towards the thumb.
Ulnar Flexion: Tilting the hand towards the little finger.
Flexion: Curling the fingers.
Extension: Straightening the fingers.
Abduction: Spreading the fingers.
Adduction: Bringing the fingers together.
Radial Abduction: The thumb moves within the plane of the hand.
Palmar Abduction: The thumb moves away from the plane of the hand.
Opposition: The thumb touches the other fingers.
Reposition: Returning the thumb to its neutral position.
Dorsiflexion: Elevating the toes while walking.
Plantar Flexion: Pointing the toes downwards.
Inversion/Eversion: Tilting the soles medially/laterally.
Pronation: A combined motion of dorsiflexion, eversion, and abduction.
Supination: A combined motion of plantar flexion, inversion, and adduction.
Text Alternatives for Images
Part A: Structure of sutures.
Part B: Cross-section of a tooth.
Part C: Syndesmosis connecting tibial and fibular bones.
Serrate: Interlocking bones with a wavy shape.
Lap/Squamose: Overlapping beveled edges.
Plane/Butt: Straight edges without overlap.
Continuation of structures and relationships in fibrous joints.
Further details on structures and interactions in fibrous joints.
Connection between rib, sternum, and clavicle with costal cartilage.
Linkage between pubic bones via interpubic disc.
In-depth details on junctions and their functions.
Joint cavity, periosteum, joint capsule, articular cartilage.
Important pathologies related to tendon functions are illustrated.
Explanation of resistance, effort, and fulcrum positions.
Variations in fulcrum positioning and mechanical advantage.
Calculating mechanical advantage through lever lengths.
Illustration of lever structure and the anatomy of the skull with a see-saw analogy.
An example of a lever represented through a physical activity.
Rowing and elbow anatomy illustrated.
Illustrated abduction, flexion, and internal rotation.
Joint types explained through anatomical regions.
Detailed explanation of flexion and extension processes.
Illustrations showcasing bending movements.
Explication of midline movements.
Demonstrates raising and lowering actions.
Forward and backward movements articulated.
Illustrated movements in various positions.
Description of the anatomical position of supination.
Visual representation of pronation.
Various upper body movements detailed.
Descriptions of common head and trunk actions.
Illustrations depict jaw articulation and side movement.
Anatomical descriptions of hand positions.
Displays finger flexion and extension clearly.
Different thumb actions depicted.
Visualizing dorsiflexion, plantar flexion, inversion, and eversion.
Description of components and ligaments related to the TMJ.
Anatomical relationships around the shoulder joint delineated.
Details on ligaments, tendons, and muscles surrounding the shoulder.
In-depth explanation of anatomy and significant relations.
Anatomical landmarks of the shoulder joint illustrated.
Detailed components of the elbow joint.
Comprehensive descriptions of elbow anatomy.
Tendons and ligaments in elbow anatomy discussed.
Surrounding structures of the elbow explained.
Acetabulum and related anatomical details.
Component details regarding the hip joint.
Ligament details involved in hip anatomy highlighted.
Anatomical details regarding surrounding ligaments.
Details of components and their functional roles within the knee joint.
Comprehensive view of knee components and their functions.
Structures visible in a knee cross-section illustrated.
Joint and anatomical relationships clearly depicted.
Labeled structures with physiological functions in articulating movements.
Illustrating typical knee injuries explained.
Important structural components surrounding the ankle joint.
Connections between major ankle bones describing ligament functions.
Functions of ligaments around the ankle joint detailed.
Key ligament structures surrounding the ankle.
Depicts impact on the finger bones through visual support.
Visual aids regarding knee and limb joint prosthetics described.