Introduction Synonyms : Arthron (G), Articulatio & Junctura (L) Definition : Joint / A rticulation – junction between two or more bones and/or cartilage -Simple -Compound Functions : Hold the skeleton together Give the skeleton mobility
Classification of Joints : (A) Structural Structural classification based on the material binding bones together and whether a joint cavity is present or not The three structural classifications are: (1) Fibrous (2) Cartilaginous (3) Synovial
(B) Functional Functional classification is based on the amount of movement allowed by the joint The three functional classes of joints are: (1) Synarthroses – immovable (2) Amphiarthroses – slightly movable (3) Diarthroses – freely movable
(C) Regional classification Regio nal classification is based on the position of joint in body The three functional classes of joints are: (I) Skull type – immovable (II) Vertebral type – slightly movable (III) Limb type – freely movable Fibrous = Synarthroses = Skull type Cartilaginous = Amphiarthroses = Vertebral type Synovial = Diarthroses = Limb type
(D) According to number of bones articulating Simple joint :- two bones articulate. 2. Compound Jont :- more then two bones articulate 3. Complex Joint :- cavity devided by articular disc
Synovial Joints:- Range of Motion / Degrees of freedom Nonaxial / Plane – Gliding / translation movements only Uniaxial – movement in one plane Hinge :- Pivot :-
PLANE SYNOVIAL JOINT
Biaxial – movement in two planes Condylar :- Transverse & Vertical axis Ellipsoid :- Transverse & AP Axix Multiaxial – movement in or around all three planes Saddle :- concavo-convex surface Ball & socket :-
Movements & Mechanism of joints
Flexion vs. Extension
Abduction vs. Adduction
Adjunct Conjunct
Rotation
Circumduction Cone formation
Subtypes of Synovial Joints Subtypes of synovial joint (according to the shape of articular surfaces ) Movement Examples Plane/Gliding Nonaxial Gliding / translations Hinge/Ginglymus Uniaxial Acromioclavicular Intercarpal Intertarsal Costovertabral Costotransvers Zygapophyeal Chondrosternal (except 1 st ) Sacroiliac Elbow Ankle Interphalangeals Flexion Extension Dorsiflexion Planterflexion
Subtypes of synovial joint Movement Examples Pivot/Trochoid Uniaxial Rotatory Pronation Supination -Median Atlanto-axial -Proximal & distal radioulnar Pivot/Peg Ring
KING PRONATES & BEGGER SUPINATES
Subtypes of synovial joint Movement Examples Condylar/Bicondylar Biaxial Knee Temporo- mandibular Flexion Extension Partial rotation Elevation Depression Protraction Retraction
Subtypes of synovial joint Movement Examples Ellipsoid Biaxial Flexion Extension Abduction Adduction Circumduction Wrist Metacarpo- phalangeal (2-5) Metatarso- phalangeal Atlanto-occipital
Subtypes of synovial joint Movement Examples Saddle/Sellar Multiaxial Flexion Extension Abduction Adduction Rotation Circumduction Opposition Carpo- metacarpal (1 st ) Sterno-clavicular Calcaneo-cuboid Incudo-malleolar (smallest)
Ball & socket/Spheroidal Multiaxial Shoulder Hip Talo-calcaneo- navicular Incudo-stapedial (smallest) Flexion Extension Abduction Adduction Rotation Circumduction Inversion Eversion Subtypes of synovial joint Movement Examples
Mechanism of lubrication of a synovial j oint Haversian fatty pads / Haversian glands Hyaluronic acid (Mucopolysaccharide)
Blood supply of synovial joints PERIARTICULAR ARTERIAL PLEXUS. CIRCULUS VASCULOSUS / CIRCULUS ARTICULARIS VASCULOSUS NOTE: Articular cartilages are avascular.
Nerve supply of synovial joints Hilton’s law Capsule & ligaments- rich nerve supply Synovial membrane – poor nerve supply Articular cartilage – (no nerves) is non-nervous & totally insensitive Articular nerve contain Sensory fibres ( Pain & proprioceptive ) 2. Autonomic fibres (Vasomotor or vasosensory )
Stability of joints MUSCLES :- IMPORTANT & INDISPENSABLE FACTOR LIGAMENTS :- PREVENT OVER MOVEMENT GUARD AGAINST SUDDEN STRESSES BONES :- FIRM TYPE JOINT HIP ,ANKLE,
Applied anatomy 1. Dislocation / Subluxation
2. Sprain
i. Osteoarthritis Degenerative joint disease aging, wear & tear Articular cartilage degenerates Restricts movement Pain 3. Arthritis
ii. Rheumatoid Arthritis Autoimmune disorder Synovial membrane attacked Inflammation, swelling & pain Final step is fusion in joint
iii. Gouty Arthritis Uric crystals build up in joints—pain waste products of DNA & RNA metabolism builds up in blood deposited in cartilage causing inflammation and swelling Bones fuse