Anatomical Structure and Functions of Bones

what is an articulation?

Joint or point of contact between bones

synarthotic

not capable of movement (together joints)

amphiarthrotic

slightly moveable (amphi - both)

diarthrotic

fully moveable (dia - completely)

fibrous

band of dense irregular con. tis.

cartilaginous

bones held together by cartilage

synovial

synovial fluid present in the cavity

fibula to tibia

synovial diarthroses

humorous to ulna (elbow)

synovial diarthroses

bodies C4-C5

cartilaginous amphiarthroses

facets C4-C5

synovial diarthroses

distal tibia to fibula

fibrous amphiarthroses

trapezium to trapezoid

synovial diarthroses

tibia to talus (ankle)

synovial diarthroses

pubic synthesis

cartilaginous amphiarthroses

femur to innominate (hip)

synovial diarthroses

metatarsals to proximal phalanx

synovial diarthroses

atlas to axis (pivotal joint)

synovial diarthroses

parietal to occipital (lambdoid suture)

fibrous synovial

temporal to mandible

synovial diarthroses

occipital to atlas

synovial diarthroses

cuboid to lateral cuneiform

synovial diarthroses

sternum to rib 2

cartilaginous to amphiarthroses

tooth to maxilla

fibrous syn/amphi

radius to scaphoid

synovial diarthroses

body of L5 to sacrum

cartilaginous amphiarthroses

9th thoracic vertebra to transverse process 9th rib

synovial diarthroses