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the 3 structural classifications of joints
fibrous, cartilaginous, synovial
fibrous joint examples:
sutures, syndesmoses, interosseous membranes
cartilaginous joint examples:
synchondrosis and symphysis
synovial joint examples:
hip, knee, shoulder, elbow
the 3 functional classifications of joints
synarthroses, amphiarthroses, diathroses
synarthroses
allows no movement
amphiarthroses
allows a little movement
diarthroses
freely moveable
examples of synarthrotic joints
suture, gomphosis
examples of amphiarthrotic joints
pubic symphysis, intervertebral discs
examples of diarthrotic joints
hip, knee, shoulder, elbow
fibrous joints…
have dense fibrous CT
cartilaginous joints…
have cartilage CT
synovial joints…
held together by ligaments
bursae
sac-like structures that cushion movement
tendon sheaths
a tube-like bursae