Structural and Functional Classifications of Joints

A synchondrosis is composed of which cartilage type

hyaline

Two types of cartilaginous joints

synchondrosis, symphysis

Ligaments are another term for this fibrous joint

syndesmosis

This structural classification of joint is the most common type in the human body

synovial

A fibrous sac filled with synovial fluid that wraps around tendons

tendon sheath

two locations in the skeleton where a synchondrosis is found

Connecting the ribs to the sternum, and epiphyseal plates

List two functions of synovial fluid

Reduces friction within the joint Nourishes articular cartilage within the joint

anatomical term for the hyaline cartilage found within a synovial joint

articular cartilage

fibrous sac filled with synovial fluid that sits between bones and muscles

bursa

The name of the fibrous joint that anchors teeth to the jaw bones

gomphosis

anatomical names for the two layers of the synovial capsule (from superficial to deep)?

Fibrous Layer (Superficial) Synovial Membrane (Deep)

two locations in the skeleton where a symphysis is found

Intervertebral Disks, Pubic symphysis

slippery protein found within the synovial fluid

albumin

synovial joints belong to which functional classification

diarthrosis

A symphysis is composed of which cartilage type?

fibrocartilage

Three structural classifications of joints

fibrous, cartilaginous, synovial

Stretching or tearing a ligament is known clinically as what?

sprain

Which fibrous joint unites the cranial bones together?

sutures

three fibrous joints

sutures, syndesmosis, gomphosis

fibrous joints fall under which functional classification

synarthroses

Three functional classifications of joints

synarthroses, amphiarthroses, diarthroses