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
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