Joints (aka articulation) Map

Joints (aka articulation) Map

1. Structural Classification

   • fibrous
   • cartilaginous
   • synovial

2. Functional Classification

   • synarthrosis
   • amphiarthrosis
   • diarthrosis (all of these are synovial)

3. Factors limiting range of motion(ROM) in Synovial Diarthroses

   • structure & shape of articulating bones
   • strength & tension of joint ligaments
   • arrangement & tension of muscle
   • apposition of soft parts
   • hormones
   • disuse

4. ROM allowed by synovial joints

   • Nonaxial
   • Uniaxial
   • Biaxial
   • Multiaxial

5. bursae

6. osteoarthritis

7. rheumatoid arthritis

8. bursitis

9. tendonitis

10. gout