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Arthritis of the Base of the ThumbAmerican Society for Surgery of the Hand x2022 wwwhandcareorg Figure 2 In severe cases the thumb collapses into the palm causing a zigzag deformity Figure. I n osteoarthritis or degenerative arthritis the cartilage layer wears out resulting in direct contact between the bones In the hand the second most common joint to d evelop osteoarthritis is the joint at the base of the thumb The thumb basal joint Joints of the human body. Joints are the point of contact (articulations) between two connecting bones.. The stability and the integrity of joints are maintained by strands of connective tissue called ligaments, which hold bones together.. System. Part 2: . joints, ligaments, cartilage and tendons. What is a joint?. A joint is a place where 2 bones . meet. Joints allow bones to . move . Think about where your . knee bends. What is a joint?. &. Ligaments. Anatomy I. Ligaments. Add to . the mechanical stability of joints. . Guide . j. oint motion. Prevent excessive motion. . Ligaments. Ligaments link bones together. . Some . very common ones that are . Lucie Shawcross * Intro to Bones * Exercise Science Majors. Main Menu. Main menu. APPENDICULAR SKELETON. PECTORAL GIRDLE. UPPER BODY 1. UPPER BODY 2. UPPER BODY 3. PELVIC GIRDLE. LOWER BODY 1. LOWER BODY 2. Formed by two coxal (ossa coxae) bones. Composed of three pairs of fused bones. Ilium. Ischium. Pubis. Pelvic girdle = 2 coxal bones, sacrum. Bony pelvis = 2 coxal bones, sacrum, coccyx. Bones of the Pelvic Girdle. Introduction. Skeletal System. Bones. Structures that make up the joints. Tissues. Bone. Cartilage. Fibrous . conn. . tissue – forms ligaments that connect bone to bone. Functions of the Skeleton. Supports the body. Wednesday Dec 7. Bone Classification. The skeleton can be divided into . ______ . broad categories based on their individual shapes. Objective: To learn the categories and be able to put various bones into their appropriate category.. How many bones are in the human body?. Have you ever broken a bone?. What is the largest bone in your body?. 5 Main Functions. 1. Provides support for the body. 2. Protects internal organs from damage.. joint . – joint formed by the distal clavicle and the . acromion. process of the scapula. Anatomical snuff box . – the space at the base of the thumb created by the extensor . pollicis. . longus. Be able to explain functions of the skeletal system. Outstanding Progress: . Be able to link the structure and functions of the skeletal system, providing a sporting example. Skeletal System. Pupils at home!. 3 PRIMARY FUNCTIONS. Protect vital organs/structures from trauma. Create movement. Bones are metabolically active: produce blood cells & store minerals.. BONES. Approximately 206 bones. Axial Skeleton. MBChB – MSc – PhD – MRCPCH – DCH (UK). The skeleton. The skeleton can be divided into 2 subgroups:. Axial skeleton: consists of bones of the . Skull (cranium). Vertebral column. Ribs and Sternum (Thoracic Cage). Fibrous. Two bones connected with fibrous tissue. Limited movement . Examples. suture. (little or no movement) . gomphosis. (tooth - PDL - bone) . syndesmosis. (fibula & tibia, radius and ulna; interosseous ligament) .