Synarthrosis
Immovable
Amphiarthrosis
Slightly movable
Diarthrosis
Freely movable
Fibrous Synarthrosis
Ex. (Sutures)-Squamous sutures between the parietal and temporal bones
(Gomphosis)-Tooth in a bony socket
Fibrous Amphiarthrosis
Ex. (Syndesmosis)-Between the tibia and fibula
Cartilaginous Synarthrosis
Ex. (Synchondrosis)-Between the costal cartilage of rib 1 and the sternum and the epiphyseal plate in growing bones
Cartilaginous Amphiarthrosis
Ex. (Symphysis)-Intervertebral discs between adjacent vertebrae and the anterior connection between pubic bones
Synovial Diarthrosis
Ex. (Plane joint)-Between the carpals of the wrist
(Hinge joint)-Elbow joint
(Pivot joint)-Proximal radioulnar joint
(Condylar joint)-Between the metacarpals and the proximal phalanx
(Saddle joint)-Between the trapezium (carpal) and metatarsal 1
(Ball and socket joint)- Shoulder joint
K
Anterior cruciate ligament
J
Posterior cruciate ligament
E
Lateral meniscus
L
Medial meniscus
M
Tibial collateral ligament
D
Fibular collateral ligament
N
Patellar ligament
Quadriceps tendon
Bursae
Important lubricated fluid-filled thin sac located between bone and surrounding soft tissue, bones and tendons, and/or muscles around joints
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Flexion
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Extension
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Abduction
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Adduction
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Rotation
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Supinated
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Pronation
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Inversion
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Eversion
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Dorsiflexion
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Plantar flexion