What type of joint?
Immovable joints are classified as
Synarthrotic
Joint formed by the condyles of the femur and the menisci of the tibia.
knee
Why is the knee the LARGEST joint in the body?
it's between the two largest bones (tibia/femur)
Name the two ball and socket joints by their technical names,
glenohumeral and coxofemoral
2 movements used to bend and straighten the elbow
flexion and extension
A syndesmosis is STRUCTURALLY classified as a _____ joint.
Fibrous
The saddle joint in the thumb is formed by the articulation between what two specific bones
trapezium and metacarpal
When is the knee allowed some rotation?
when it is in the flexed position--bent
The glenohumeral joint is poorly reinforced by the
rotator cuff
Movement used to create a big circle with the distal end of the extended arm
circumduction
A hinge joint is classified STRUCTURALLY as _____ and FUNCTIONALLY as _____.
synovial; diarthrotic
An example of a condyloid joint
radiocarpal (wrist) or knuckle
What deepens the tibial articulating surface and prevents rocking movement of the femur?
the menisci
The ___ joint is made for MOBILITY while the ___ joint is built for STABILITY (technical names)
glenohumeral; coxofemoral
Movements at the ankle used in walking--lifts the toes upward and points the toe to propel you forward.
dorsiflexion and plantar flexion
What type of cartilagenous joint is formed by the discs between the vertebrae AND what tissue are the discs made of?
symphasis; fibrocartilage
Name the two specific bones that form the gliding articulation that allows plantar flexion and dorsiflexion at the ankle.
tibia and talus
A strong lateral blow to the knee is most likely to damage what three structures?
ACL, MCL, medial meniscus
Name the specific parts of the bones that form the ball and socket joint in the hip. Why do these bones create such a stable articulation?
acetabulum and head of femur;
creates a deep socket--fully encased in bone
Movement of the forearm used to place the hand into anatomical position.
supination
The ligamentous joint between the ulna and radius that allows rotation at the elbow is what type of fibrous joint?
syndesmosis
Name the SPECIFIC parts of the bones that articulate to form the elbow joint.
olecranon process of ulna and the humerus
The ____ prevents anterior displacement of the tibia--hyperextension.
ACL
Name the 3 ligaments that strongly reinforce the coxal joint
iliofemoral
pubofemoral
ischiofemoral
Movement at the pivot joint created by the atlas and axis.
rotation