Joint Anatomy

What is arthrology?

• Study of arthrodial joints

• Study of joint structure and function

• Study of bone remodelling

• Study of spinal joints

What are the three classifications of structural joints?

• Gomphoses, syndemoses and sutures

• Synovial, amphiarthroses and diarthroses

• Synchondroses, symphyses and synarthroses

• Fibrous, cartilaginous and synovial

Which type of joint is immovable?

• Synarthroses

• Amphiarthroses

• Diarthroses

What is the bottom line on the right hand side pointing to?

• Hyaline cartilage

• Synovial fluid

• Synovial cavity

• Synovial membrane

What colour should healthy synovial fluid be?

• Light pink

• Purple

• Clear/ pale yellow

• Pearly white/ blue

What is a type of synovial joint?

• Sutures

• Gomphoses

• Trochoid

• Synchondroses

Select the purpose(s) of menisci in synovial joints.

• Reduce nervous supply to joint

• Reduce friction in the joint

• Stabilise joint and distribute synovial fluid

• Adapt the shape of the articulating surfaces

What are the function(s) of synovial fluid? (multiple answers)

• Supplies nutrients to chondrocytes

• Lubrication

• Contains phagocytes

• Secretes hyaluronic acid

How many patellar ligaments does a horse have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How many millimetres thick should articular cartilage be?

• 2-4mm

• 1-3mm

• 3-5mm

• 1-5mm