14 Joints (Overview)

Question 1

what are the 3 types of joints?

Answer 1

fibrous
cartilaginous
synovial

Question 2

what are the 3 types of fibrous joint?

Answer 2

suture (ie: skull)
syndesmosis (ie: radius and ulna)
gomphosis (ie: teeth)

Question 3

what are the 2 types of cartilaginous joint?

Answer 3

synchondrosis

symphysis

Question 4

what are the 6 types of synovial joint?

Answer 4

pivot
plane
hinge
saddle
condyloid
ball and socket

Question 5

what are the 5 features of synovial joints?

Answer 5

joint cavity
articular capsule
articular cartilage
synovial fluid
reinforcing ligaments