Joint Types

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What are the three types of joint classifications?
Synarthrotic, amphiarthrotic, diarthrotic
Where are synarthrotic joints found?
In sutures of the cranial bones and sockets of the teeth
What are synarthrotic joints also referred to as?
Fibrous
What is synchodrosis?
Type of joint seperated by a fibro cartilage that allows very slight movement between the bones
Describe the amount of motion synarthrotic joints permit
Has little, or no movement.
Describe the synarthrotic joint
Joints in which fibrous connective tissue grows between the articulating bones holding them close together
Give an example of a synarthrotic joint
Answer 7
Sutures of cranial bones
Structurally, what are the two groups that amphiarthrotic joints are divided into?
Syndesmosis & cartilaginous
Describe syndesmosis
Joint held together by strong ligamentous structures that allow minimal movement between the bones
Give an example of a syndesmosis joint
Answer 10
The inferior tibiofibular articulation
What is the amphiarthrotic joint also reffered to as?
Cartilaginous
Describe the amount of movement an amphiarthrotic joint permits
Slight movement
Describe what an amphiarthrotic joint is
A joint in which cartilage connects the articulating bones
What are the six groups a diarthrotic joint can be divided into?
1. arthrodial (gliding) 2. condyloidal (biaxial ball and socket joint) 3. enarthroidal (multiaxial ball and socket joint) 4. ginglymus (hinge) 5. sellar (saddle) 6. trochoidal (pivot)
What are diarthrotic joints also referred to as?
Synovial