Which type of synovial jt is this? Consists of oval-shaped end articulating with the elliptical basin of another bone. It permits flexion/extension and abduction/adduction.
Ellipsoid joint.
Which type of synovial jt is this? It allows for only flexion/extension. Example: elbow
Hinge joint
Which type of synovial jt is this? It's a modified ellipsoid jt composed of convex and concave articulating surfaces. Example- thumb
Saddle joint
Which type of synovial jt is this? It's usually between two flat surfaces and allows for the least movement- only small shifting movements.
Gliding jts
Which type of synovial jt is this? It's designed to allow one bone to rotate around the surface of another.
Pivot
First and second cervical vertebrae are an example of which joint type?
Pivot
The name of the expanded portion at each end of a bone. It is the point of articulation.
Epiphysis
What is the site of bone lengthening?
Epiphyseal disc.
The shaft of the bone.
Diaphysis
Two examples of flat bones
Ribs
Clavicle
Two examples of short bones.
Wrist bones
Ankle bones
An example of a sesamoid bone
patella
What is the name of the tough, fibrous vascular covering of a bone that is contiguous with tendons and ligaments?
Periosteum
Two examples of amphiarthrotic joints
Ribs
Vertebrae
Three classifications of joints
Fibrous
Cartilagenous
Synovial
In what type of joints are bones closely bound together with dense CT?
Fibrous joints
Two examples of fibrous joints
sutures
gomphosis (teeth)
Author
barbostick
ID
77912
Card Set
MSA1 Final Review
Description
NOT comprehensive- just what I need to work on other than muscles