Joints
Joints (Functional Classification) Classification= Based on material, which joins bones Examine the human skeleton and look for examples of the following types of joints…. Fibrous Joints Mostly immovable Cartilaginous joints Allows for more motion than the fibrous joints Synovial joints Most movable of the joint types
Fibrous Joints Suture Syndesmosis Gomphosis
Cartilaginous joints Synchondrosis Symphysis
Types of Synovial Joints Locate examples of the following synovial joints Ball and socket joint Condyloid joint Hinge joint Gliding joint Pivot joint Saddle joint
Joints Note the characteristic parts of a synovial joint (Chapter 8) Be able to locate on each of the following joints… articular capsule (fibrous capsule and Synovial membrane) synovial fluid reinforcing ligaments menisci and/or bursa
Shoulder Joint (2 joints)
Elbow Joint (2 joints)
Hip Joint (1 joint)
Knee Joint (3 joints)