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15 Cards in this Set
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________ ______ are those in which the articulating bones are separated by a fluid-containing joint cavity.
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synovial joints
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The joint cavity is enclosed by a two-layered articular capsule, or _____ _______.
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joint capsule
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The inner layer of the joint capsule is a ________ ________ composed of loose connective tissue.
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synovial membrane
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A small amount of slippery ________ _____ occupies all free spaces within the joint capsule.
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synovial fluid
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______ are flattened fibrous sacs lined with synovial membrane and containing a thin film of synovial fluid
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Bursae
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Joints are classified by _________ and ________.
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structure
function |
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What two factors does the structural classification of joints focus on?
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- the material binding the bones together
- whether or not a joint cavity is present |
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What are the three structural classifications of joints?
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- fibrous
- cartilaginous - synovial |
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What does the functional classification of joints focus on?
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The amount of movement allowed at the joint
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What are the three functional classifications of joints?
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- synarthrose (immovable)
- amphiarthroses (slightly movable) - diarthroses (freely movable) |
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What are the 6 types of synovial joints?
(Please Have Pie Cooling Some _ ) |
1 - Plane
2 - Hinge 3 - Pivot 4 - Condylar 5 - Saddle 6 - Ball and Socket |
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What are the two types of cartilaginous joints?
(cartilage So Smooth) |
1 - Synchondrosis (hyaline cartilage)
2 - Symphysis (fibrocartilage) |
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What are the three types of fibrous joints?
(fiber So Smooth Go) |
1 - Suture (short fibers)
2 - Syndesmosis (longer fibers) 3 - Gomphosis (periodontal ligament) |
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What are the 4 characteristics of muscle?
("ecee" characteristics) |
- excitability (responsiveness)
- contractility [shorten forcibly when stimulated] - extensibility [extend or stretch] - elasticity [recoil and resume resting length] |
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List the 4 functions of muscle
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- produce movement
- maintain posture and body position - stabilize joints - generate heat (additionally: protect organs; regulate substance passage) |