ARTHROLOGY - synovial fluid joints or diarthrosis

Question 1

what are the four consistent features of synovial (diarthrosis) joints

Answer 1

articular or fibrous capsule, synovial membrane, articular cartilage and synovial fluid

Question 2

what are the classifcations of synovial joints (diarthroses) based on

Answer 2

1. the number of articulating surfaces
2. the degree of freedom and or types of movement
3. the morphological appearance of the bony surfaces or the shape of the joint cavity

Question 3

diarthrosis trochoid joints are commonly called BLANK joints based on action

Answer 3

synovial pivot

Question 4

what example of synovial saddle (diarthrosis sellar) joint is identified along the spine

Answer 4

the joint of Luschka of typical cervicals is a modified sellar joint

Question 5

what example of the diarthrosis condylar joint is identified along the spine

Answer 5

the atlanto-occipital joint may be classified as a diarthrosis condylar joint

Question 6

what is an example of the darthrosis ellipsoidal joint

Answer 6

the atlanto-occipital joint of the spine