Joints and Joint Classification

Question 1

An area where two bones meet and articulate with each other.

Answer 1

A joint

Question 2

A joint that is slightly movable, joined by hyaline cartilage or fibrocartialge.

Answer 2

Cartilaginous/amphiarthrosis

Question 3

Cartilaginous joint held together by hyaline. Holds two bones in close proximity (i.e. epiphyseal plate).

Answer 3

Synchondrosis

Question 4

Cartilaginous joint held together by fibrocartilage. Very little movement (i.e. pubic symphysis).

Answer 4

Symphysis

Question 5

Joints with little mobility. Material joining the bones is dense collagenous tissue and fibroelastic tissue.

Answer 5

Fibrous/Synarthrosis

Question 6

Fibrous joint with irregular shaped edges that interlock (i.e. calvaria or skull cap).

Answer 6

Suture

Question 7

Fibrous joint that is a peg and socket type of joint (i.e. joint between a tooth and its socket).

Answer 7

Gomphosis

Question 8

Fibrous joint that is held together by an interosseous membrane (i.e. between ulna and radius).

Answer 8

Syndesmosis