1. Chapter 9
Joints

2. Joint Classification Functional Classification
Synarthrosis – immovable
Amphiarthrosis – slightly movable
Diarthrosis – freely movable

3. Structural Classification:
Fibrous joints (synarthroses)
Cartilaginous joints
Synovial joints

4. Types of Fibrous Joints Synarthroses
Sutures – dense fibrous connective tissues in the skull.
Syndesmoses – ligaments or membranes holding bones together. Example: tibia and fibula.
Gomphoses – where the roots of the teeth attach to bone.

5. Types of Cartilaginous Joints
Synchondroses – hyaline connection as in epiphyseal plates; ribs to manubrium.
Symphyses – hyaline and fibrocartilage join the pubic bones.

6. Synovial Joints Have the following as part of the joint:
Articular capsule
Synovial fluid
Accessory ligaments
Articular discs / menisci
Bursa

14. Words to Learn Sprain Rheumatoid arthritis Strain Osteoarthritis
Bursitis Gouty arthritis
Luxation Lyme disease
Subluxation Synovitis
Rotator cuff injury
Arthritis