BISC 101 Chapter Notes -Hinge Joint, Sternum, Humerus
15 Oct 2012
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One explain what is meant by the terms synarthrotic, diarthrotic, and amphiarthrotic as descriptions of the functional classes of joints. Joints are classified in terms of their structure and function. The functions relate to their degree of movement. Two describe the structure of the following types of fibrous joints, the movements allowed by each and specify an example of each. Fibrous joints are where bones are connected by dense fibrous connective tissue. There is no cavity between joints, bones are held very close together, and there is little or no movement between the bones. Three describe the structure of the following types of cartilaginous joints, the movements allowed by each, and specify an example of each. Articulating bones in cartilaginous joints are held together by cartilage, with little or no movement between bones. Synchondrosis the epiphyseal plate in each growing bone is a synchondrosis a temporary joint that will be replaced by bone after growth is complete; synarthrotic.
