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What is an articulation? joint where two bones meet
why do we have articulations and joints? movement
Synarthrosis no movement, very strong joint
Amphiarthrosis slightly moveable joint
diarthrosis freely moveable joint
joint capsule surrounds the joint
articular cartilage covers the articulating surfaces of bone, helps reduce friction
synovial membrane the tissue lining the cavity that secretes synovial fluid
synovial fluid the fluid inside a joint
3 functions of synovial fluid lubrication, distribution of nutrients, shock absorption
meniscus fibrocartilage between 2 bones
fat pads adipose tissue usually superficial to the joint capsule
bursae small fluid filled pouches by joints, helps reduce friction and act as a shock absorber
ligaments accessory ligaments help support the joint capsule
what determines its motion? the structure of the bones that makes up the joint
articulation of superior and inferior articular processes and facet, majority at cervical
intervertebral joints
and lumbar spine
what do intervertebral joints allow for? slight flexion, extension, lateral side bending and rotation
symphyseal joints between the bodies of the vertebrae and the intervertebral disks
annulus fibrosis tough outer layer of fibrocartilage that surrounds the nucleus pulposus
nucleus pulposus gelatinous core
what does the nucleus pulpous help with? shock absorption and it reduces compressive loads
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