Joint Classification
- Created by: bh42vb
- Created on: 05-05-19 20:02
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- Joints (by function)
- Ampiarthroses - Slightly movable joints (cartilagenous joints)
- Syndesmosis (Collagen fibres connect bones)
- Symphysis (Bones separated by cartilage pad)
- Diarthroses - Freely movable joints (synovial joints)
- Wide range of movement
- Bony surfaces covered by articular cartilage
- Lubricated by synovial fluid
- Enclosed with joint capsule
- Accessory structures
- Synarthroses - Immovable joints (fibrous joints)
- Synchondrosis (epiphyseal plate)
- Gomphosis (between teeth and jaw)
- Sutures (between skull bones)
- Ampiarthroses - Slightly movable joints (cartilagenous joints)
- Gliding/Plane
- Carpals
- Tarsals
- Synovial joints
- Ball and Socket
- Hip
- Pivot
- Neck
- Radioulnar
- Condyloid
- Radiocarpal
- Metacarpo-phalangeal
- Ball and Socket
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