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11/07/2005

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Term
Synarthose
Definition
Immovable Joint
Term
Articular Cartilage
Definition
Hayline Cartilage covering bone ends at moveable joints
Term
Articular Cartilage
Definition
Hayline Cartilage covering bone ends at moveable joints
Term
Articular capsule
Definition
Double layered capsule composed of an outer fribrous capsule lined by synovial membrane; encloses the joint cavity of a synovial joint
Term
Ligaments
Definition
Band of regular fibrous tissue that connects bones
Term
Bursae
Definition
A fibrous sac lined with synovial membrane and containing synovial fluid; occurs between bones and muscle tendons (or other structures), where it acts to decrease friction during movement
Term
Adduction
Definition
To draw inward toward the median axis of the body or toward an adjacent part or limb
Term
Joint
Definition
The junction of two or more bones
Term
Tendon Sheath
Definition
Elongated bursa that wraps completely around a tendon subjected to friction
Term
Fatty Pads
Definition
Cushioning between the fibrous capsule and the synoival membrane
Term
Syndesmoses
Definition
A joint in which the bones are united by a ligament or a sheet of fibrous tissue
Term
Gomphoses
Definition
Peg-in-socket firbrous joint (tooth with its alveolar socket)
Term
Synchondroses
Definition
A joint in which the bones are united by hayline cartilage
Term
Symphysis
Definition
A joint in which the bones are connect by fibrocartilage
Term
Fibrorous Joints (suture
Definition
Occur only between bones of the skull; wavy articulating
Term
Synovial joints
Definition
Joints in which the articulating bones are separated by a fluid-containing joint cavity
Term
Synovial Fluid
Definition
Slippery fluid that occupies all free space within the joint of the capsule. Lubricates the free surfaces of the cartilages and nourishes their cells. Also contains phagocytic cells that ride the joint cavity of microbes and celluar debris.
Term
Uniaxial
Definition
Movement on one plane (ulna and radius)
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Biaxial
Definition
Movement in two planes
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Multiaxial
Definition
Movement in all planes
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Diarthrosis
Definition
Freely moveable joint
Term
Nonaxial
Definition
Slipping
Term
Amphiarthorses
Definition
A slightly moveable joint
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