ANTR 350 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Pubic Symphysis, Synovial Joint, Joint Stability

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8. 2 introduction: define the following terms, articulation - joint (articulation) is where two or more bones touch (articulate) each other, articulate - touching, describe the relationship between joint stability and joint mobility (section 8. 2. Introduction figure 8. 2) the stronger the joint, the less mobile it is; the more mobile the joint, the less strong the joint is. 8. 2. 1 classification of joints: explain the difference between functional classification of joints and structural classification of joints (section 8. 2. 1 classification of joints). Structure = what type of connective tissue holds the joint together: define the following functional joint types, synarthrosis = synarthrodial joint. Bones are held close to one another. Space filled by cartilage or fibrous connective tissue (ct) Joint between epiphysis & diaphysis of a growing bone. Held together by cartilage: amphiarthrosis = amphiarthrodial joint. Intervertebral disc joints: diarthrosis = diarthrodial joint. All major joints (shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle) All synovial joints are diarthrodial joints (they"re the most common)

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