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Any point where two bones meet is called a __.

joint (articulation)

The four major types of joint classification are __, fibrous joints, cartilaginous joints, and synovial joints.

bony joints (synostosis)

Sutures are __ or slightly movable fibrous joints that closely bind the bones of the skull together.

immovable

In fibrous joints, adjacent bones are bound by __ that emerge from one bone and penetrate into the other.

collagen fibers

A __ is a tooth socket joint held in place by fibrous periodontal ligament.

gomphosis

A __ joint is where two bones linked by cartilage allow a slight degree of movement.

cartilaginous joint (amphiarthrosis)

The type of cartilage found in synchondroses is __ cartilage.

hyaline

Slightly movable joints are known as __.

amphiarthroses

The synovial membrane produces __, which lubricates the joint.

synovial fluid

Movement that decreases the angle of a joint is called __.

flexion

The movement of a body part away from the midline is called __.

abduction

The __ is the most movable type of joint in the body, allowing for a wide range of motions.

ball-and-socket joint

An example of a pivotal joint that allows palms to turn anteriorly and posteriorly is __.

the joint at the neck (atlantoaxial joint)

The __ ligament prevents hyperextension in the knee by keeping the tibia from moving backward.

posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)