Classifcation of Joints Flashcards
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Q
What are the three types of functional classification?
A
Synarthroses (immovable)
Amphisthroses (slightly moveable)
Diathroses (freely moving)
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Q
What two ways can joints be classified?
A
Functionally and structurally
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Q
What are the three types of structural classification?
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Fibrous (rich in collagen)
Cartilaginous (articulating surfaces of cartilage)
Synovial (synovial cavity)
