Classifications of Joints
What is the structural and functional classification of a gomphosis?
Fibrous/Synarthrotic
Which structure secretes synovial fluid?
Synovial membrane
Which extracapsular ligament secures the joint medially?
Medial collateral ligament AKA tibial collateral ligament
This movement involves flexion, extension, abduction and adduction
Circumduction
What is the replacement of a joint called?
Arthroplasty
Name a syndesmosis joint.
Distal tibiofibular, interosseous membrane between radius and ulna or tibia and fibula
What is the space called inside a synovial joint?
Synovial cavity, filled with synovial fluid
What is the function of the ACL?
Prevents forward sliding of tibia and backward sliding of femur
Decreasing the angle at a joint
Flexion
Which type of arthritis is considered an autoimmune disease?
What is the structural and functional classification of the pubic symphysis?
Cartilaginous, Amphiarthrotic
Which type of synovial joint is the atlantoaxial joint?
Pivot
What type of joint is the knee?
Hinge
Moving a limb away laterally from the body
Abduction
Which disease is caused by a tick bite and can lead to arthritis?
Lyme disease
What is the structural and functional classification of the hip joint?
Synovial, diarthrotic
Which type of synovial joint is the carpometacarpal joint at the thumb?
Saddle
What is the pad of cartilage found between the femur and tibia?
Lateral and medial menisci
Pointing the feet inward (toward the midline)
Inversion
Which type of arthritis is more common in men?
Gouty arthritis
What two types of catilage are found in cartilaginous joints?
Fibrocartilage and hyaline
What is a bursa?
A fluid-filled sac that decreases friction between tendon and bone
What is the tendon above the patella called?
Quadriceps tendon
When hands are in anatomical position, the radius and ulna can be described by which term?
Supine (supination is when the radius and ulna are parallel)
Which type of arthritis is the most common type due to aging?
Osteoarthritis