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Joints and Articulations
Classify and describe the general structure of a joint.
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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.
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Types Fibrous Joints Sutures, syndesmoses, and gomphoses.
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Types of Cartilaginous Joints
Synchondroses and symphyses.
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Types of Synovial Joints
Plane Hinge Ball and Socket Saddle Pivot Condyloid
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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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