1. Unit 4 Lesson 4.1 Joints, Ligaments, Tendons

2. Joints
____________
Synarthrosis
Amphiarthrosis
Diarthrosis
Most common
Most moveable

3. _____________ Joints (synarthrosis)
Fibrous Joints
_____________ Joints (synarthrosis)
suture
Interosseous membrane
(syndesmosis)
Bones united by ligament

4. _________ ________Joint (ampharthrosis)
Cartilagenous Joints
_________ ________Joint (ampharthrosis)
pubic symphysis

5. (diarthrosis)- _________ moveable
Synovial Joints
(diarthrosis)- _________ moveable
pelvis
ligaments
femur

6. TENDONS AND LIGAMENTS - WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
A tendon connects _________ to ______ or muscle to __________
A ligament connects ______ to _______

7. Tendons
Connect muscle to bone or muscle to muscle. They act like a ______ _____allowing muscles to pull on bone.

9. Ligaments
Are similar to tendons, but they connect bone to bone and help to ________ joints.
Tough, ___________ like
Allow bones to twist and turn
If stress is too great or you over twist, you can tear the ligament.

11. Injury to Tendon
Due to tiny tears due to overuse, common “______ & _____”
Tendonitis
Treatment
Rest
Ice
Physical Therapy
Reduce the use of location
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13. Injury to Ligaments Injury due to the overstretching of the ligament
Torn ligament will cause ________ in joint
Treatment includes
Rest
Surgery in some cases

14. General Rule of Thumb
More _________ of a joint = Less _________ More __________ to injury

15. Most Common Injuries Shoulder (ex. Rotator cuff tear)
Knee (ex. ACL tear)
Why?
- Most flexible joints

16. There are three different types of cartilage
______
_______
present in the joints, nasal septum, and trachea.
_________
found in the pubic symphysis,
found in the ear, part of the nose, and the trachea.

17. Injury to Cartilage
Depending on type of cartilage, location, and degree of damage dictates treatment
Treatment Options
Rest
Ice
Surgery for repair