Body Joints: Types, Structure & Examples

This set of flashcards covers the definitions, types, and functions of body joints as discussed in the lecture notes.

Joint

The site of union or junction of two or more bones.

Fibrous Joints

Joints connected by fibrous tissue; immovable.

Cartilaginous Joints

Joints connected by cartilage; partially movable.

Synovial Joints

Joints separated by cavities; freely mobile.

Synarthroses

Immovable joints.

Amphiarthroses

Slightly movable joints.

Diarthroses

Freely movable joints.

Suture

A type of fibrous joint found between skull bones.

Gomphosis

A fibrous joint between a tooth and its socket.

Syndesmosis

A type of fibrous joint connected by a ligament.

Primary Cartilaginous Joints (Synchondroses)

Joints connected by hyaline cartilage; no movement and ossify with age.

Secondary Cartilaginous Joints (Symphysis)

Joints connected by fibrocartilage; allow limited movement and never ossify.

Joint Cavity

An area in synovial joints containing synovial fluid.

Synovial Membrane

Lines the joint capsule and secretes synovial fluid.

Biaxial Joints

Joints allowing movement in two axes.

Multiaxial Joints

Joints allowing movement in multiple axes.