Joint Structure

Question 1

Fibrous Joints

Answer 1

-no joint activity and usually immovable (synarthrosis)
-joined with fibrous connective tissue
-ex. sutures between cranium, joints between teeth and mandible sockets

Question 2

Cartilaginous joints

Answer 2

-no joint cavity
-immovable or slightly movable (amphiarthrosis)
-held together by either fibrocartilage or hyaline cartilage
-ex. discs between vertebrae and between diaphysis and epiphysis

Question 3

Synovial Joint

Answer 3

-make up most joints in the body
-freely moving (diarthrosis)
-surrounded by synovial membrane and ligaments to support
-ex. elbow joint, and ball and socket joints