Classifications
Joints that are slightly moveable
What are amphiarthrosis?
Name of the fluid in a synovial joint
What is synovial fluid?
Most common injury. Also known as dislocation
What is luxation?
Immobile or nearly immobile joint
What is synarthrosis?
Generous movement, keeps bones from rubbing each other, and absorbs shock
What is the function of a synovial joint?
Type of arthritis associated with aging
What is osteoarthritis?
Freely mobile joint
What is diarthrosis?
Joint that is least likely to become injured
What is a coxal joint?
Weakened or damaged annulus fibrosus which causes the nucleus pulposus to protrude onto the spinal cord and intervertebral nerves.
What is herniated disc?
Articulation that unites bones through hyaline cartilage
What is a synchondrosis?
Synovial joint that is most likely to be injured
What is the glenohumeral joint?
Autoimmune disease that causes arthritis.
What is rheumatoid arthritis?
Articulation that connects two parallel bones through a fibrous joint
What is a syndesmosis?
Factor that is the most important factor for joint stability
What are muscle tendons that cross the joint?
Type of arthritis that results from uric acid crystals within a body joint
What is gout?