male v. female skeleton male larger hip bones more narrow more bone mass female wider hip bones...

Male v. Female Skeleton Male• larger• hip bones more narrow• more bone mass

Female• wider hip bones• angle at symphysis pubis is greater• less bone mass

Types of JointsFibrous (immovable)• suturesCartilaginous (slightly

movable)• symphysis pubis• between vertebrae• Between ribs and

vertebrae• Connected with disks

of fibrocartilageSynovial (movable)

Types of Joints - SynovialCovered with hyaline cartilageBursae• Fluid filled sacs b/w skin and processes

Types of Joints - SynovialBall and socket• Shoulder and hip• Highly movable joint• Allow movement in all directions

Condyloid• Metacarpals and phalanges• Metatarsals and phalanges

Types of Joints - SynovialGliding (sliding)• Wrist and ankle• Allows bones to slide in all

directions

Hinge• Elbow• Knee• Allows bones to

move back and forth

Types of Joints - SynovialPivot• Radius and ulna

Saddle• Thumb

Arthritis• Inflamed, swollen

jointsOsteoarthritis• Most common; old age• Articular cartilage

wears down

ArthritisRheumatoid• Autoimmune

disorder• Cartilage replaced

by bone• Very disfiguring

ArthritisInfectious/Acute• Bacterial infection• Lyme disease

Gouty• Result of uric acid being

deposited b/c kidneys are not properly filtering

• Deposited in great toe first

Gouty Arthritis

Additional DisordersRickets

• Soft bone condition in children

• Lack of calcium and/or vitamin D

Osteomyelitis

• Acute or chronic bone infection

• Commonly caused by bacteria (at times – fungi)

Flexion - Extension• decrease - increase angle

Abduction - Adduction• away - toward midline

Rotation• around an axis

Pronation - Supination• palm down -palm up

Elevation - Depression• raising - lowering