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Joints Chapter 8
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What is a joint? Defined as the site where two or more bones meet. Also called an “articulation”. Joints allow mobility within our skeleton.
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Classification of Joints Functional classification Synarthroses Amphiarthroses Diarthroses
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Classification of Joints Structural classification Fibrous joints Cartilaginous joints Synovial joints
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Classification of Joints
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FIBROUS JOINTS General Characteristics Bones are joined by fibrous tissue No joint cavity is present Most are immovable but some are slightly moveable
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Types of Fibrous Joints Sutures Synostosis Gomphosis Syndesmosis
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Sutures
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Synostosis
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Gomphosis
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Syndesmosis
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CARTILAGINOUS JOINTS General Characteristics Articulating surfaces are united by cartilage No joint cavity Can be synarthrotic or amphiarthrotic
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Types of Cartilaginous Joints Synchondrosis Symphysis
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Synchondrosis
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Symphysis
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SYNOVIAL JOINTS General Characteristics Articular bones are separated by a fluid-filled cavity Joints of limbs Diarthrotic
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Components of a Synovial Joint
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Functions of a Synovial Fluid
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Accessory Structures of a Synovial Joint
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Movements of Synovial Joints Axis of motion Nonaxial Uniaxial Biaxial Multiaxial
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Movements of Synovial Joints
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Movements Relative to Anatomical Position
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Movements with Limited Applications
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Special Movements
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Classes of Synovial Joints
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Joint Injuries Sprains Dislocations Bursitis Tendonitis Synovitis Patellar bursitis Dislocation of the shoulder joint
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Arthritis
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Gouty Arthritis
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