Functional Anatomy - Joint Structure Flashcards
1
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Immovable joint.
Bones held together by fibrous connective tissue (no synovial cavity or fluid)
A
Fibrous (fixed)
2
Q
Slightly movable joint.
Bones held together by cartilage (no synovial cavity or fluid)
A
3
Q
Joint contains a synovial cavity containing fluid secreted by the synovial membrane. Bones forming the joint are surrounded by an articular capsule
Freely movable joint.
A
Synovial (feely movable)
4
Q
this is the only joint type with access to three planes of movement.
A
5
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