Fibrous:
synarthrosis (fixed/no movement)
Cartilaginous:
amphiarthrosis (limited movement)
Synovial:
diarthrosis (full range of movement)- these are the most important joints from
mobility.
Friday, June 26, 2015
1.1.7
Define the term joint.
Joint: Where two or more bones come in contact or articulate with one another.
Joint: Where two or more bones come in contact or articulate with one another.
1.1.6
Outline the functions of connective tissues.
Cartilage:
reduce friction, reduces shock, and protect the bones (articular cartilage
between bones)
Ligament:
Connects bone to bone
Tendon:
Connects muscle to bone
1.1.5
Apply anatomical terminology to the location of bones.
Ex: The pelvic girdle is
inferior to the sternum.
Superior:
above or nearer to the head
Ex: The rib cage is superior to
the patella.
Proximal:
nearer to where a limb attaches to the body
Ex:
The Humerus is Proximal to the radius.
Distal:
further away from where a limb attaches to the body
Ex: The Fibula is distal to the
femur.
Medial:
closer to the midline of the body
Ex: The sternum is medial to the
humerus.
Lateral:
further away from the midline of the body
Ex: The phalanges are lateral to
the rib cage.
Posterior:
behind or nearer to the back
Ex: The vertebral column is
posterior to the sternum.
Anterior:
in front of or nearer to the front
Ex: The sternum is anterior to
the vertebral column
1.1.2
Distinguish between the axial and
appendicular skeleton in terms of function.
- Axial: Encloses important structures of the body and therefore its main function is to provide protection. In addition, the vertebral column provides support, maintains upright balance, and absorbs shock during weight-bearing exercise. The vertebral column also supports the head, encloses and protects the spinal cord, transmits weight from the body to the legs, and provides attachment points for the ribs and muscles of the back.
- Appendicular: involved in movement.
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