Fibrous, Cartilaginous, and Synovial Joints

cartilaginous

typically allows a slight degree of movement

cartilaginous

includes joints between the vertebral bodies and the pubic symphysis

fibrous

essentially immovable joints

fibrous

sutures are the most remembered examples

cartilaginous

characterized by cartilage connecting the bony portions

synovial

all characterized by a fibrous articular capsule lined with a synovial membrane surrounding a joint cavity

synovial

all are freely movable or diarthrotic

fibrous

bone regions are united by fibrous connective tissue

synovial

include the hip, knee, and elbow joints

Ligament

A dense connective tissue made out of fasica that connects one bone to another. It also helps by stabilizing joints during movement

Tendon

Connective tissue; connects muscle to bone

Articular Cartilage

Connective tissue; To cushion the bones from rubbing and smacking on each other. It also allows gliding motion.

Synovial Membrane

Soft connective tissue; Secretes synovial fluid which serves to lubricate the joint and reduce the friction between bones in joints

Bursa

Fibrous connective tissue; Prevents friction within the joints

Pivot

Joint between the axis and atlas

Ball and Socket

Hip joint

Plane

Intervertebral joints (between articular processes)

Condylar

Joint between forearm bones and wrist

Hinge

Elbow

Hinge

Interphalangeal joints

Plane

Intercarpal joints

Hinge

Joint between talus and tibia/fibula

Hinge

Joint between jaw and skull

Condylar

Joint between skull and vertebral column

Condylar

Joints between proximal phalanges and metacarpal bones

Ball and Socket

A multiaxial joint

Condylar and Saddle

Biaxial joints

Hinge and Pivot

Uniaxial joints

How many planes can uniaxial joints move?

1

How many planes can biaxial joints move?

2

How many planes can multiaxial joints move?

3 or more

What characteristics do all joints have in common?

1. They hold the bones together 2. They allow the rigid skeletal system some flexibility so that gross body movements can occur