What is articular cartilage?
The ends of the bones in synovial joints that are covered with this cartilage, which is a smooth, slippery tissue that reduces friction during movement and absorbs shock
What is a joint capsule?
Enclosing the joint that provides stability and also secretes synovial fluid which lubricates the joints
What is bursae
small fluid filled cushions. These act as friction reducers, especially where tendons or muscles pass over bony prominences
What are fibrous joints?
dense connective tissue with very limited or no movement, ex:tibia
What is cartilaginous joints?
These joints connect bones by cartilage and allow limited movement, ex: pubis symphysis
What is a synovial joints?
The most common and highly mobile joints in the body such as: the fingers and toes
What six joints are classified under the synovial joint?
condyloid
Ball and socket
Hinge
Saddle
Pivot
Gliding
What is an example of the ball and socket joint?
Hip & shoulder
What is an example of condyloid joint?
Where metacarpals meet the phalanges
What’s an example of the gliding joint?
Wrist and ankles
What’s an example of a hinge joint?
Elbow
What’s an example of a pivot joint?
(Proximal end of bone) radius and ulna
What’s an example of a saddle joint?
Carpals and metacarpals of the thumb
What are the 3 joints classified according to their range of motion?
Immovable (synarthrosis)
Slightly moveable (amphiarthrosis)
Freeley moveable (synovial)
What is the immovable joint?
Joints that permit no active movement. Ex: frontal bone
What is the slightly moveable to joint?
These joints allow a limited amount of movement, providing flexibility and stability. Ex: vertebral column.
What is the freely moveable joint?
These joints allow a wide range of movement, these joints allow you to walk, run, ect. Ex:
What are the three fundamental types of joints?
Fibrous
Cartilaginous
Synovial
