1. Joints

2. 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

3. Fibrous Joints
Suture
Syndesmosis
Gomphosis

4. Cartilaginous joints
Synchondrosis
Symphysis

5. 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

7. 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

8. Shoulder Joint (2 joints)

9. Elbow Joint (2 joints)

10. Hip Joint (1 joint)

11. Knee Joint (3 joints)