Joints Flashcards
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Fibrous Joints
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Joined by connective fibrous tissue No joint cavity Usually immobile Referred sometimes as synarthrosis E.g the sutures between flat bones of the skull
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Cartilaginous Joints
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Joined by cartilage
No joint cavity
Synarthrosis – Little or no movement
Amphiarthrosis – Small degree of movement
e.g Synarthrosis – Pelvic synthesis
e.g Amphiarthrosis – Intervertebral joints
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Synovial Joints
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True joints Allows for the greatest degree of movement, can be easily dislocated Joint cavity Articular cartilage Joint capsule Ligaments
