structures commonly treated in orthopedics

Question 1

fibrous joint

Answer 1

bones united by fibrous tissue; allows essentially no movement; example: skull sutures

Question 2

cartilaginous joint

Answer 2

bones united by cartilage; allows small amount of movement; example: pubic symphysis

Question 3

synovial joint

Answer 3

bones are encased in elastic joint capsule; allows greatest range of movement; most common type of joint in body; example: finger joints