Classification of joints Flashcards

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why are joints necessary

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it is a place where two or more bones meant, this is known as articulation. joints are necessary for muscles to lever bones to create movement.

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fixed (fibrous)

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immovable. fixed joints form when bones interlock during early childhood. the bone plates in your cranium, fixed together and protect your brain

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slightly moveable (cartilaginous)

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the ends of the bone are covered in a smooth covering called articular cartilage, reducing friction. found between sections of the vertebrae

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synovial joints

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freely moveable joints and have high mobility. vital for sporting movements and allow various actions when two or move bones meet to form the joint. distinctive structure. found in elbow, knee, shoulder, thumb

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