Joint mechanics Flashcards

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3 main types of joints

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Fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial.

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3 types of fibrous (synarthrodial) joints

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Sutures, syndesmosis, and gomphosis.

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6 types of synovial (diarthrosis) joints

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Ball and socket, saddle, condyloid, hinge, pivot, and gliding.

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