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Question 1

What are the functions of joints

Answer 1

Hold separate skeletal muscle elements together
Allow for an otherwise hard structure like skeleton to move at those points
Limit range of normal movement
Protect underlying structures

Question 2

What is the two types of joints

Answer 2

Solid Joints
Synovial Joints

Question 3

What is the two types of solid joints

Answer 3

Fibrous
Cartilagenous

Question 4

Synovial joints are classified on what

Answer 4

Based on the amount of movement they allow at the joint

Question 5

Name the three types of synovial joints

Answer 5

Synarthroses immovable
Amphiarthroses slightly moveable
Diarthroses freely moveable

Question 6

Factors influencing stability of synovial joints

Answer 6

Shape of articular surfaces
Number & position of ligaments
Muscle Tone