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Joint Mechanics
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Joint Classification Joints classified according to movement capabilities or structure: 1.Synarthrosis Fibrous Joint Immovable tightly bound together by connective tissue 2.Amphiathrosis Cartilaginous Joint Slightly moveable body of one bone connects to the body of another by cartilage 3.Diarthrosis Synovial Joint Allows greatest movement bony surfaces are separated by lubricating fluid & cartilage
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Fibrous JointCartilaginous Joint Synovial Joint
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Synovial Joint Characteristics Articulating cartilage – Protects ends of bones & allows for smooth contact when they move (also known as hyaline cartilage) Joint capsule – Fibrous structure that consists of synovial membrane (nutrients) & fibrous capsule (keeps fluid from leaking) Joint cavity – Between 2 bony articulating surfaces, filled with synovial fluid (lubricant for joint) – help reduce friction
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Synovial Joint Characteristics Bursae (Bursa – singular) – Small, flattened fluid sacs found at friction points between tendons, ligaments & bones Intrinsic ligaments – Thick bands of fibrous connective tissue that help thicken & reinforce joint capsule Extrinsic ligaments – Separate from joint capsule & help reinforce joint by attaching bones together
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Types of Synovial Joints 1.Pivot Joint 2.Ball & Socket Joint 3.Hinge Joint 4.Ellipsoid Joint 5.Saddle Joint 6.Gliding Joint
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Quick Review of Terminology:
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Pivot Joint One bone rotates around another stationary point Movement is limited to rotation in one plane Eg. Radius around ulna (pronation/supination) & 1 st vertebrae around 2 nd vertebrae (turning neck)
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Ball & Socket Joint Ball shaped head fits into concave socket Provides widest range of motion with rotation & movement occurring in all 3 planes Eg. Hip joint & shoulder joint
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Hinge Joint Convex surface fits into concave surface Motion is limited to flexion & extension in a single plane Eg. Elbow joint, knee joint & distal phalanges
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Ellipsoid Joint Oval, convex surface fits into an oval, concave depression Allows movement in 2 directions at right angles to each other & doesn’t allow for rotation Eg. Wrist
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Gliding Joint Flat & slides over one another Eg. Intervertebral joint, carpals & tarsals
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Saddle Joint Concave surface in one direction & convex surface in the other direction Allows movement in 2 planes (flexion-extension & adduction-abduction), no rotation Eg. Thumb at the carpometacarpal joint
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