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Describe the structural classification of fibrous joints
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No synovial cavity, held by dense irregular connective tissue
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Describe the structural classification of cartilaginous joints
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No synovial cavity, held together by cartilage (no dense irregular connective tissue)
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Describe the structureal classification of synovial joints
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Have synovial cavities, held together by dense irregular connective tissue and accessory ligaments
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Describe the functional classification of a synarthrosis
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A joint where no movement is permitted
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Describe the functional classification of an amphiarthrosis
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A slightly movable joint
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Describe the functional classification of a diarthrosis
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A freely movable joint (all are synovial)
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What are the three kinds of fibrous joints?
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Sutures, syndesmoses, and interosseous membranes
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Describe the structure of a suture joint
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Thin layer of dense irregular connective tissue in an irregular, interlocking jigsaw manner
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What is the functional classification of a suture joint?
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Synarthrosis (no movement permitted)
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Describe the structure of a syndesmosis joint
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Fibrous joint with greater distance between surfaces than a suture with more dense irregular connective tissue which is arranged in a bundle, forming a tendon
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What is the functional classification of a syndesmosis joint?
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Amphiarthrosis (slightly movable)
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What is a gomphosis?
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A type of syndesmosis between teeth roots and alveolar sockets of the maxillae and mandible
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Describe the structure of an interosseous membrane
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A substantial sheet of dense irregular connective tissue joining to parallel bones
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What is the functional classification of an interosseous membrane joint?
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Amphiarthrosis (slightly movable)
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What are the two types of cartilaginous joints?
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Synchondroses and symphyses
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