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Joints

Joints. Joints (articulation). Defined : A point of contact between bones, between cartilage and bones, or between teeth and bones. When two bones articulate with one another we say that the 2 bones form a joint. Arthrology = study of joints

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Joints

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  1. Joints

  2. Joints (articulation) • Defined: A point of contact between bones, between cartilage and bones, or between teeth and bones. • When two bones articulate with one another we say that the 2 bones form a joint. • Arthrology = study of joints • Kinesiology = study of movement within the human body • Rheumatology = study of joint diseases and related conditions

  3. Joint Strength, Flexibility, & Movement • Determined by: • Shape of the articulating bones • Flexibility of the ligaments that attach bone to bone • Tension of tendons and muscles of the articulating bones • Hormones • Dislocation: When articulating bones move from their normal positions.

  4. Joint Structure • Classification: • Type of connective tissue that holds the bones together. • The presence or absence of a synovial cavity (space between the articulating bones).

  5. Joint Function • Classification: • Relates to the amount of movement allowed • Types: • Synarthrosis = Immoveable joint • Ex. pelvis , sutures, teeth • Amphiarthrosis= Slightly moveable joint • Ex. epiphysis, tibia-fibula, vertebrae and pelvic symphysis • Diarthrosis = A freely movable joint. • All synovial joints fall into this category • Come in many shapes • Allow for different types of movements

  6. Types of Fibrous Joints • Fibrous joints are held together by fibrous connective tissue – bones lack a synovial cavity = little to no movement. • Suture • Unite the bones of the skull • The irregular interlocking edges decrease chances of fracturing • Functionally classified as Synarthrosis = Immovable

  7. Types of Fibrous Joints 2. Syndesmosis • Contains dense fibrous connective tissue • Functionally classified as amphiarthrosis = Slight movement • Ex. The distal articulation between the tibia and the fibula.

  8. Types of Fibrous Joints 3. Gomphosis • Cone shaped peg that fits into a socket • The only found in the articulations of the roots of the teeth with the sockets of the mandible & maxillae. • Functionally classified as synarthrosis = Immovable

  9. Types of Cartilaginous Joints • Cartilagious joints are held together by fibrocartilage or hyaline cartilage • Bones lack a synovial cavity • Synchondrosis • A cartilage joint that connects with hyaline cartilage • Ex. Epiphyseal plate that connect the epiphysis and the diaphysis of a bone. • Functionally classified as synarthrosis = Immovable

  10. Types of Cartilaginous Joints • Symphysis • A cartilage joint where ends of the articulating bones are covered with hyaline cartilage, but the bones themselves connect via fibrocartilage. • Ex. Pubic symphysis & between the bodies of vertebrae. • Functionally classified as amphiarthrosis = Slightly movable

  11. Types of Synovial Joints • Synovial joints • Presence of a synovial cavity • Functionally classified as diarthrosis = Freely movable • Epiphysis of bones are covered by articular (hyaline) cartilage • Reduces friction • Absorb shock • Contain ligaments: bundled fibers that connect bone to bone and give joints stability

  12. Types of Synovial Joints • Planar AKA Plane or Gliding Joint • Flat or slightly curved bones • Allow for side to side & back and forth gliding motion • Hinge Joint • Concave surface meets the convex surface of another bone • Allow for opening & closing motion like the hinge of a door

  13. Types of Synovial Joints • Pivot Joint • A rounded surface articulates with a ring formed by another bone or ligament. • Allows for rotation around its vertial axis. • Condyloid Joint • Convex-oval shape of one bone fits into the concave-oval shape of another. • Allows for up & down and side to side movement.

  14. Types of Synovial Joints • Saddle Joint • Allows for side to side and back to forth movement. • Ball & Socket Joint • Ball like surface of one bone fits into the cup like depression of another. • Allows for free movement.

  15. Joint Review Video (click picture)

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