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Study Stack 1
Articulations
Question | Answer |
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What are the three classification of joints? | Synarthroses (immovable), Amphiarthroses (slightly movable, and diarthroses (freely movable) |
Which type of joints have hyaline cartilage between articulating bones? | Synchondroses |
What is a symphysis? | A joint in which a pad or disk of fibrocartilage connects two bones. |
What makes up the structure of synovial joints? | Joint capsule, Synovial membrane, Articular cartilage, Joint cavity, Menisci (articular disks), ligaments, Bursae |
What are the different types of synovial joints? | Uniaxial joints, bi axial joints, and multi axial joints |
A classic hinge joint formed by two articulations occurring between the distal end of humerus and proximal ends of the radius and ulna, is called? | Elbow joints |
What structures creates hip stability ? | The shape of the head of the femur and the acetubulum, the socket of the hip bone into which the femur head fits. |
What are two characteristics of the hip joint? | Stability and mobility |
Which articular cartilage on the tibia tear when the knew twist while weight bearing? | Menisci |
What is the medical term for the painful ailment commonly called “housemaid’s knee” or “surfer’s knee” ? | Prepatellar bursitis |