Classification

Question 1

there are two subtypes of fibrous joints. Name them.

Answer 1

sutures and syndesmoses

Question 2

Joints are classified into three principal types based upon the type of material or manner in which the articulating bones are united. Name them.

Answer 2

fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial.

Question 3

What is a fibrous joint?

Answer 3

united by dense irregular connective tissue
Immovable to slightly moveable

Question 4

What is a cartilaginous joint.

Answer 4

Made by hyaline or fibrous cartilage
Immovable to slightly moveable

Question 5

What are the two types of cartilaginous joints?

Answer 5

synchondroses and symphyses.

Question 6

What type of joints make up for most of our body?

Answer 6

Synovial joints

Question 7

How are synovial joints classified?

Answer 7

Two layers of articulated capsule
Unties articulating bones

Contains articular cavity that surrounds and lubricates space

Movements Ranges from slightly moveable to freely moveable.

Question 8

What are the types of synovial joints?

Answer 8

jplane, hinge, pivot, ellipsoid, saddle, and ball-and-socket.