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Joint
A place where two or more bones meet
Main function of joints
Movement and flexibility
Joint that allows no movement
Fibrous joint
Joint that allows slight movement
Cartilaginous joint
Joint that allows free movement
Synovial joint
Example of fibrous joint
Sutures of skull
Example of cartilaginous joint
Pubic symphysis
Example of synovial joint
Shoulder joint
Type of joint between skull bones
Fibrous joint
Type of joint between vertebrae
Cartilaginous joint
Joint cavity is found in
Synovial joint
Structure that reduces friction in joints
Synovial fluid
Covering of synovial joint
Articular cartilage
Outer layer of synovial joint capsule
Fibrous capsule
Inner layer of synovial joint capsule
Synovial membrane
Movement allowed by hinge joint
Flexion and extension
Example of hinge joint
Elbow joint
Movement allowed by ball and socket joint
Movement in all directions
Example of ball and socket joint
Hip joint
Movement allowed by pivot joint
Rotation
Example of pivot joint
Atlanto-axial joint
Movement allowed by gliding joint
Sliding movement
Example of gliding joint
Wrist joint
Function of ligaments
Connect bone to bone
Function of tendons
Connect muscle to bone
Joint responsible for walking
Knee joint
Joint that allows rotation of head
Pivot joint