Classification of joints

Question 1

What are the different types of joint called?

Answer 1

Fixed joint (Fibrous)
Slightly Moveable (Cartilaginous)
Moveable (Synovial)

Question 2

What are the characteristics of a fibrous joint? Examples?

Answer 2

These joints are fixed and allow no movement

Examples = Cranium, Sacrum, Coccygeal

Question 3

What are the characteristics of a Cartilaginous joint? Examples?

Answer 3

These joints are slightly moveable

Examples = Between the individual vertebrae

Question 4

What are the characteristics of a synovial joint? Examples?

Answer 4

These are freely moveable joints. The shape of bones determines the range of movement.
Examples = Elbow (hinge), Shoulder (ball & socket), Thumb (saddle)