Chapter 7: Joints

Question 1

Joints

Answer 1

any place where bone or bones, and cartilage come together

Question 2

What are the functions of joints?

Answer 2

-binds parts of the skeletal system
-make bone growth possible
-permit parts of skeletal system to change during child birth
-enable body to move in response to skeletal muscle contraction

Question 3

How are joints classified?

Answer 3

-the degree of movement they make possible (immovable, slightly moveable or freely moveable)
-structurally (fibrous, cartilaginous and synovial)

Question 4

Synarthrosis Joints

Answer 4

-fused togther tightly and do not allow any movement

Question 5

Fibrous Joints

Answer 5

-between bones that closely contact one another
-no movement

Question 6

Amphiarthrosis Joints

Answer 6

-some but limited movement

Question 7

Cartilaginous Joints

Answer 7

-helped together by dense bonds and slightly flexible

Question 8

Synchondrosis Joints

Answer 8

-helped together by cartilage
-slightly moveable

Question 9

Symphysis Joints

Answer 9

-held together by stronger cartiliage
-slightly moveable

Question 10

Diarthrosis Joints

Answer 10

-fully movable joints
-can move at different angles

Question 11

Synovial Joints

Answer 11

-fluid-filled capsules, no fibers, connecting bone together allows free movement
-ligaments stabilize joints