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Arthrology
Study of joints
3 Structural Classifications of Joints
Fibrous (joint), Cartilaginous, Synovial (fluid)
3 Functional Classifications of Joints
Synarthroses (immovable), Amphiarthroses, Diarthroses (freely movable)
Structures of Fibrous Joints
Sutures, Syndesmoses (ligaments/interosseous membrane), Gomphoses (peg in socket = teeth)
Structures of Cartilaginous Joints
Synchondroses (ribs), Symphyses (intervertebral discs)
Structures of Synovial Joints
Articular cartilage, joint cavity, synovial fluid, articular capsule, reinforcing ligaments, bursa

Types of Synovial Joints
Plane (carpal/tarsal), Hinge (elbow), Pivot, Condyloid (knuckle), Saddle (thumb), Ball & socket (shoulder/hip)