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Joints and Articulations

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1 Joints and Articulations
Classify and describe the general structure of a joint.

2 Classification of Joints
Fibrous – joined by fibrous tissue; no joint cavity. Mostly immovable. Cartilaginous- joined by cartilage; no movement. No movement. Synovial – covered with articular cartilage, enclosed within an articular capsule and lined with membrane. Freely movable.

3 Types Fibrous Joints Sutures, syndesmoses, and gomphoses.

4 Types of Cartilaginous Joints
Synchondroses and symphyses.

5 Types of Synovial Joints
Plane Hinge Ball and Socket Saddle Pivot Condyloid

6 General Structure of Synovial Joint
Five Distinguishing Features Articular Cartilage-covers bone surfaces Joint Cavity- space containing fluid Articular Capsule-2 layers connective tissue Synovial Fluid-reduces friction Reinforcing ligaments- strengthen joint


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