Year 10 - three types of joints Flashcards
1
Q
What is a fibrous joint?
A
Adjacent bones are strongly united by fibrous connective tissue (immovable)
2
Q
What is a cartilaginous joint?
A
Type of joint where the bones are entirely joined by cartilage (slightly moveable)
3
Q
What is a synovial joint?
A
Where the ends of the bones are encased in smooth cartilage (freely moveable)
