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Chapter 9
Joints
Joint ClassificationFunctional Classification
• Synarthrosis – immovable
• Amphiarthrosis – slightly movable
• Diarthrosis – freely movable
Structural Classification:
1. Fibrous joints (synarthroses)
2. Cartilaginous joints
3. Synovial joints
Types of Fibrous JointsSynarthroses
• Sutures – dense fibrous connective tissues in the skull.
• Syndesmoses – ligaments or membranes holding bones together. Example: tibia and fibula.
• Gomphoses – where the roots of the teeth attach to bone.
Types ofCartilaginous Joints
• Synchondroses – hyaline connection as in epiphyseal plates; ribs to manubrium.
• Symphyses – hyaline and fibrocartilage join the pubic bones.
Synovial Joints
Have the following as part of the joint:
Articular capsule
Synovial fluid
Accessory ligaments
Articular discs / menisci
Bursa
Words to Learn
• Sprain Rheumatoid arthritis
• Strain Osteoarthritis
• Bursitis Gouty arthritis
• Luxation Lyme disease
• Subluxation Synovitis
• Rotator cuff injury
• Arthritis
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