Articulations: Structure, Function, and Types of Joints in Human Anatomy

Articulations

Also known as joints.

Synarthrotic Joints

Immoveable joints where bones are held tightly together by osseous tissue.

Amphiarthrotic Joints

Slightly moveable joints found between the proximal and distal ends of the radius and ulna.

Diarthrotic Joints

Fully moveable joints that allow for considerable motion.

Fibrous Joints

Joints interconnected by connective tissue fibers, often osseous fibers.

Cartilaginous Joints

Joints that have hyaline cartilage between their bones to cushion the articulation.

Synovial Joints

Joints where the bones are separated by a synovial pouch filled with synovial fluid.

Sutures

Fibrous immoveable (synarthrotic) joints.

Gomphoses

The joint between a tooth and the mandible or maxilla.

Syndesmoses

Fibrous slightly moveable joints.

Synchrondroses

Cartilaginous, immoveable joints occurring between growing points of bones.

Epiphyseal Plates

Growing points of bones where synchrondroses occur.

Symphyses

Cartilaginous, slightly moveable joints between the vertebrae and public bones.

Pubic Symphysis

The joint between the public bones.

Bursae

Small pouches that may accompany the synovial joint to help cushion it.

Bursitis

The painful condition caused by inflammation of bursae.