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Articulation

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Union of two or more bones.

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Fibrous joints

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Immovable joints united by fibrous tissue.

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Cartilaginous joints

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Joints formed by cartilage, allowing slight movement.

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Synovial joints

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Freely movable joints with a joint cavity.

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Synarthrosis

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Classification for immovable fibrous joints.

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Ampiarthrosis

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Classification for slightly movable cartilaginous joints.

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Diarthrosis

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Classification for freely movable synovial joints.

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Sutures

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Fibrous joints in the skull, immovable.

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Sutural ligament

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Fibrous tissue connecting adjacent skull bones.

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Serrate suture

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Interlocking edges providing stability, e.g., interfrontal.

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Squamous suture

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Overlapping edges allowing slight compressibility.

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Plane suture

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Bones meet at right angles, e.g., internasal.

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Foliate suture

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One bone fits into another’s recess, e.g., zygomaticomaxillary.

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Syndesmosis

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Joint connected by fibrous or elastic tissue.

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Synostosis

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Ossification of connective tissue in aging.

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Gomphosis

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Attachment of teeth in alveoli via periodontal ligament.

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Periodontal ligament

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Fibrous joint attaching tooth enamel to bone.

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Synchondrosis

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Joint with hyaline cartilage, primary cartilaginous.

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Symphysis

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Joint with fibrocartilage, allowing slight movement.

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Hyaline cartilage

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Smooth cartilage covering bone surfaces in joints.

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Fibrocartilage

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Tough cartilage providing support and cushioning.

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Joint cavity

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Space in synovial joints containing synovial fluid.

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Hyaline cartilage

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Temporary cartilage forming fetal skeleton parts.

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Epiphyseal cartilage

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Cartilage connecting diaphysis and epiphysis in young bones.

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Symphysis
Fibrocartilaginous joints allowing limited movement.
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Diarthrosis
Synovial joints providing greatest movement range.
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Articular capsule
Fibrous membrane surrounding a synovial joint.
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Synovial membrane
Lining producing synovial fluid in joints.
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Synovial fluid
Lubricates joints and nourishes articular cartilage.
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Articular cartilage
Hyaline cartilage covering bone surfaces in joints.
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Articular discs
Fibrocartilage plates dividing joint compartments.
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Marginal cartilages
Fibrocartilage ring encircling articular cavity.
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Menisci
Fibrocartilage structures in specific synovial joints.
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Collagen fibers
Provide strength and support in cartilage.
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Vascular connective tissue
Tissue with blood vessels, found in synovial membrane.
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Elastic fibers
Allow flexibility in the articular capsule.
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Nutrient transport
Function of synovial fluid for cartilage health.
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Shock absorption
Function of articular cartilage to protect bones.
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Limited movement
Characteristic of symphysis joints.
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Osseous fusion
Process of bone fusion in adult joints.
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Joint dislocation
Common injury in synovial joints.
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Fat pads
Synovial projections cushioning joints.
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Plicae
Synovial projections enhancing joint stability.
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Regeneration capacity
Ability of articular cartilage to heal after injury.
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Labia glenoidea
Structures enlarging the glenoid cavity.
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Labia acetabulare
Structures enlarging the acetabular cavity.
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Articular surface
Smooth dense bone forming joint surfaces.
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Ligaments
Collagenous tissue connecting two or more bones.
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Tendons
Connect muscles to bones for movement.
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Synovial membrane
Inner membrane producing synovial fluid.
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Articular cartilages
Cartilage covering joint surfaces for smooth movement.
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Simple joint
Joint formed by two articular surfaces.
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Compound joint
Joint with more than two articular surfaces.
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Plane joint
Flat surfaces allowing gliding movements.
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Ball-and-socket joint
Joint with a convex head fitting into a cavity.
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Ellipsoidal joint
Joint allowing movement in two planes.
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Hinge joint
Joint permitting flexion and extension.
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Condylar joint
Joint with rounded prominences fitting into depressions.
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Trochoid joint
Pivot joint allowing rotation around an axis.
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Saddle joint
Reciprocally saddle-shaped surfaces allowing various movements.
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Flexion
Decreasing angle between two bones.
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Extension
Increasing angle of a joint to 180 degrees.
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Adduction
Moving extremity toward the median plane.
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Abduction
Moving extremity away from the median plane.
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Circumduction
Conical movement of a limb around a joint.
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Rotation
Movement of a part along its long axis.
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Humeral joint
Joint between scapula and humerus.
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Cubital joint
Joint between humerus, radius, and ulna.
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Antebrachiocarpal joint
Joint formed by radius, ulna, and carpus.
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Intercarpal joint
Joint between two rows of carpal bones.
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Carpometacarpal joint
Joint between carpal bones and metacarpals.
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Fetlock joint
Joint between metacarpal bone and proximal phalanx.
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Pastern joint
Joint between proximal and middle phalanx.
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Coffin joint
Joint between middle and distal phalanx.
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Sacroiliac articulation
Joint between sacrum and ilium.
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Coxal articulation
Hip joint formed by femur and acetabulum.
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Genual articulation
Stifle joint, largest joint in the body.
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Femoropatellar joint
Joint between femur trochlea and patella.
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Femorotibial joint
Joint between femur condyles and tibia.
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Proximal tibiofibular articulation
Joint between tibia head and fibula.
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Tarsal joint
Composite joint with multiple articulations.
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Tarsocrural articulation
Joint between talus and distal tibia.
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Proximal intertarsal joint
Joint between talus and proximal tarsals.
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Distal intertarsal joint
Joint between two rows of tarsals.
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Tarsometatarsal joint
Joint between tarsals and metatarsals.
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Trochlear surface
Surface on talus, larger than tibia's.
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Sesamoid bones
Bones located at the joints, aiding movement.
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Articular menisci
Cartilages in the stifle joint for cushioning.

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