Anatomy and Cell Biology 3319 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Patellar Ligament, Annular Ligament Of Radius, Hinge Joint
23 Jun 2016
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Joints are adapted to allow for the particular movements in the anatomical planes. E. g. if joint is a flexor, then joints will be adapted to those movements; if for rotation, you"ll see ball-and-socket type joints. Fibrous: the joints that have least amt of movement are the fibrous joints. Fibrous joints are two bones connected by fibrous tissues. Epiphyseal growth plate allows growth of long bones. When talking about the adult specimen, the joints are fused together. When growing, the fibers become ossified and the bones that were connected by fibers become fused. All that remains of the sutures is a small line. Very young infants may develop a blockage in the ventricular drainage system of the brain, leading to excessive build up of csf due to increased pressure. Because the skull sutures have not yet matured, this condition, if untreated can lead to several deformities of the infant"s skull and lasting brain damage.
