Anatomy chpt 9 joints

Points where the bones meet. Another name for a joint

• capsule

• ball n socket

• cavity

• articulation

Type of joint that is the most abundant and versatile. free moving. AKA Diarthroses

• fixed

• semi-movable

• Synovial

Also known as amphiarthroses. semi movable. joined by cartilage. Located in the vertebrae of the spine or symphysis pubis

• Cartilaginous

• fibrous

• synovial

Also known as Synarthroses. collagen fivers from one bone penetrate the adjacent bone. anchoring in place with no movement.

• fibrous

• Cartilaginous

• synovial

The study of joint structure, function, and dysfunction

• arthrology

• anthropology

• osteology

The small space between the bones allows for freedom of movement.

• joint capsule

• join cavity

• articular cartilage

• ligaments

A thin layer of hyaline cartilage covers the bone surfaces. in combination with the synovial fluid this permits friction free movement

• articular cartilage

• joint capsule

• synovial membrane

• ligament

moist slippery membrane lines the inside of the joint capsule where it secretes synovial fluid.

• joint cavity

• synovial membrane

• ligament

• articular cartilage

small sacs filled with synovial fluid

• ligaments

• phagocytes

• bursa

• sacroiliac

tough cords of connective tissue help bind the bones more firmly together

• cartilage

• ligaments

• bursa

• membranes